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FJ02 YLU

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,299 mi
Last recorded64,299 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 YLU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 64,299 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 May 2017 64,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 62,932 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,792 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,802 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,935 miles

right hand front fork wet with oil

Pass 3 Aug 2011 43,604 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,706 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,822 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 28,043 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,381 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 24,353 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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 YLU is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ02 YLU, 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 FJ02 YLU registered?

FJ02 YLU is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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