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GF52 GJO

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,772 mi
Last recorded83,772 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 GJO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 83,772 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 83,285 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 82,982 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,974 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 May 2012 75,871 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 75,792 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

slight freeplay in rear drive linkage/bearing

Pass 5 Feb 2011 70,496 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,844 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 62,843 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,117 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,520 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,703 miles

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

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

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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GF52 GJO is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF52 GJO, 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 GF52 GJO registered?

GF52 GJO is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is GF52 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 GJO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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