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GL02 PMX

2002 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,447 mi
Last recorded61,447 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 PMX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2015 61,447 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 61,447 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 59,937 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 55,285 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 55,285 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,867 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,915 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 47,820 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2008 42,507 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 42,507 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 31,330 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,755 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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GL02 PMX is a 2002 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL02 PMX, 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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GL02 PMX is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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