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FJ52 VMW

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,916 mi
Last recorded62,916 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 VMW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,916 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 61,372 miles

front mudguard screw missing, but still secure

Fail 17 Apr 2018 61,342 miles

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 62,342 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,700 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 59,598 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 59,598 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 57,282 miles

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

front brakes have slight resistance

Pass 26 Oct 2013 54,543 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 52,880 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 49,463 miles

front brake binding

play in rear wheel bearing

rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,394 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,889 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 31,888 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,771 miles

cracking to front tyre.

rear tyre squared & cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2007 25,364 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 25,364 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,340 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 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.

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