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FJ52 VNY

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,700 mi
Last recorded42,700 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 42,700 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 41,403 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,028 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 39,028 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,529 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,022 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,935 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 26,935 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,553 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 23,553 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,955 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,788 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 12,859 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 VNY 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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

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

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