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GL52 OSX

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,056 mi
Last recorded26,056 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 OSX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 26,056 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 26,019 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaitor splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 25,913 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 25,405 miles

front suspension ball joint rubber split

Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,834 miles

exhaust rear can not fully secure in pip.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 24,316 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 23,628 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,870 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 22,870 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 3 May 2008 22,023 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 22,019 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 5 May 2007 20,608 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,898 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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GL52 OSX is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GL52 OSX, 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

How do I check the history of GL52 OSX?

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What year was GL52 OSX registered?

GL52 OSX is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is GL52 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 OSX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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