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EY52 OAP

2002 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,437 mi
Last recorded1,437 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 OAP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 1,437 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 1,325 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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EY52 OAP is a 2002 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 32,818 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY52 OAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 24 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EY52 OAP?

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What year was EY52 OAP registered?

EY52 OAP is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is EY52 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY52 OAP shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY52 OAP have outstanding finance?

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