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FJ52 VME

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,217 mi
Last recorded76,217 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 VME
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 76,217 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 75,752 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 75,736 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 74,799 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 71,487 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 71,487 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,220 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,102 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 62,245 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,989 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,587 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,665 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,548 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,808 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,438 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,456 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,196 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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FJ52 VME is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FJ52 VME, 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 FJ52 VME registered?

FJ52 VME is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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