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GN02 WFT

2002 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

27,203 mi
Last recorded27,203 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 WFT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 27,203 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 26,979 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 26,972 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 26,641 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 26,641 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 26,316 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 24,944 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 24,944 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 19,428 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 19,428 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 17,424 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 14,159 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 12,104 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 12,104 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 11,120 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 11,120 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 8,440 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 9,820 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 May 2013 9,820 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 8,916 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 7,099 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 6,870 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 6,766 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 6,572 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 6,409 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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GN02 WFT is a 2002 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GN02 WFT, 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 GN02 WFT registered?

GN02 WFT is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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