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FJ52 VMT

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,138 mi
Last recorded125,138 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 125,138 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 125,072 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 125,072 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working brake pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 116,447 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 116,350 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 104,654 miles

numberplate slightly deteriated

Pass 10 Apr 2012 98,146 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 91,715 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,837 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 59,755 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 45,299 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 31,012 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 11,214 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 VMT is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VMT, 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 FJ52 VMT registered?

FJ52 VMT is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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