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FD51 VFE

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,993 mi
Last recorded28,993 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 VFE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2023 28,993 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 28,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 28,762 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 28,688 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 28,680 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 28,661 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve perished

Rear Tyre valve perished

Fail 6 May 2016 28,516 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working both (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 26,520 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 26,519 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 25,671 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

front tyre perished.

registration plate starting to discolour.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 25,671 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

front tyre perished.

registration plate starting to discolour.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front tyre perished

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,913 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,864 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 17,687 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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FD51 VFE is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD51 VFE, 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.

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What year was FD51 VFE registered?

FD51 VFE is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is FD51 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 VFE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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