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GJ52 WZO

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,495 mi
Last recorded117,495 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 WZO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 117,495 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 116,568 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 114,126 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 110,498 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 109,105 miles

front side lights not working

spokes in front and rear will require some attention

Fail 16 Apr 2014 109,105 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

front side lights not working

spokes in front and rear will require some attention

Pass 13 Jul 2012 104,424 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 104,424 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 98,611 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 98,611 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,742 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,162 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

drive shaft bearings

Pass 21 Feb 2009 95,915 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 40,588 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 40,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,281 miles

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

Slight free play in Paralever bearings.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 94,883 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 22,468 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 91,287 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 77,829 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 77,820 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

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 WZO is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GJ52 WZO, 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 GJ52 WZO registered?

GJ52 WZO is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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The MOT history for GJ52 WZO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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