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FV02 BZR

2002 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,168 mi
Last recorded82,168 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 BZR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 82,168 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 80,088 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 80,085 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 79,652 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 68,844 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,552 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,321 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,132 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 62,130 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 60,987 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 56,834 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,162 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 44,295 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,295 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,531 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,280 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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FV02 BZR is a 2002 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FV02 BZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV02 BZR registered?

FV02 BZR is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is FV02 BZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV02 BZR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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