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HD02 HJF

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,683 mi
Last recorded71,683 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 HJF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 71,683 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 70,696 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 69,567 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 68,399 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pads backing corroding, recommend replacement

Rear Brake pads backing corroding, recommend replacement

Fail 25 Nov 2022 68,389 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pads backing corroding, recommend replacement

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pads backing corroding, recommend replacement

Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,047 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 65,290 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 63,375 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 60,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 57,831 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,658 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 54,698 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 51,498 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,666 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,191 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,287 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,231 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,814 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

replace or repair nearside indicator switch

Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,293 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 36,275 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear wheel hugger loose but not insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2007 33,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

inside rear brake pad worn

loose plastic deflector rear wheel

Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,402 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 29,359 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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HD02 HJF is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc 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 HD02 HJF, 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 HD02 HJF registered?

HD02 HJF is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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