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FJ02 YLP

2002 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,465 mi
Last recorded74,465 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 YLP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 74,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 74,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 72,207 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 72,187 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 72,167 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 64,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 64,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 61,988 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 61,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 60,145 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 60,145 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 59,649 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,457 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 51,648 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,784 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,750 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,921 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,245 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,225 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,912 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,494 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 29,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,951 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 22,925 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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FJ02 YLP is a 2002 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FJ02 YLP, 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

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What year was FJ02 YLP registered?

FJ02 YLP is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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