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FN51 GWC

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,193 mi
Last recorded28,193 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 GWC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 28,193 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 27,279 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 26,616 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 23,218 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 23,218 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 23,103 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 22,911 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 21,454 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 20,650 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 19,521 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,155 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 18,376 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 17,983 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 17,833 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,289 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,112 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,793 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,282 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 15,271 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 14,482 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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FN51 GWC is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FN51 GWC, 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 FN51 GWC registered?

FN51 GWC is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is FN51 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 GWC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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