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G13 HCA

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,148 mi
Last recorded75,148 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 HCA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 75,148 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 74,226 miles

Central Rear Inner Wheel hub worn, but not excessively wheel hub worn but not in excess (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 72,221 miles

Central Front Inner Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in swing arm main bush/bushes but not in excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Inner Wheel hub worn, but not excessively play in rear wheel but not in excess (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 66,357 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 63,459 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 63,387 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,875 miles

Front Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,700 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,693 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 53,429 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,298 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 38,168 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 27,774 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,174 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,503 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,896 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 18,068 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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G13 HCA is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G13 HCA, 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 G13 HCA registered?

G13 HCA is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is G13 HCA safe to buy?

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