MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front mudguard screw missing, but still secure
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Rear brake torque arms slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Rear brake torque arms slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
front brakes have slight resistance
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
rear brake fluid below min
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
front brakes binding
play in rear drive shaft bearings
rear brake pads worn low
front brake binding
play in rear wheel bearing
rear tyre worn to 2mm
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
cracking to front tyre.
rear tyre squared & cracking
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ52 VMW is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 VMW, 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 VMW registered?
FJ52 VMW is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 September 2002.
Is FJ52 VMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ52 VMW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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