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FJ52 VPA

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,466 mi
Last recorded21,466 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 21,466 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 21,208 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 21,193 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 20,948 miles

Sump guard no fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil feed pipe corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 20,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil feed pipe corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Sump guard no fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2021 20,933 miles

Exhaust slightly loose End can to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 20,933 miles

Exhaust slightly loose End can to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 20,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose End can to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear tyre perished and has been repaired

Pass 5 Mar 2020 15,777 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 11,553 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 9,934 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 9,069 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 9,058 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 9,032 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 8,882 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 VPA is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPA, 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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FJ52 VPA is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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