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GJ52 PPK

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,747 mi
Last recorded31,747 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 PPK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 31,747 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 31,747 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 30,849 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 30,237 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 29,668 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 29,232 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 28,791 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 28,335 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 27,620 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 26,631 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,567 miles

Stop lamp is LED and not all LED's appear to be operational.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,091 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,553 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 21,907 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,915 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,994 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 18,994 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,798 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,887 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 14,048 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 14,035 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 13,418 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 12,232 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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GJ52 PPK is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GJ52 PPK, 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 GJ52 PPK registered?

GJ52 PPK is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is GJ52 PPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ52 PPK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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