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HG52 VTV

2002 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,005 mi
Last recorded70,005 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 VTV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 70,005 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 69,821 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 68,833 miles

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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 66,235 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 65,356 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 64,860 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth @ 1.47 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,462 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bearing slight play in drive knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 57,658 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 52,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 43,209 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,365 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 31,003 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,548 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,001 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 20,996 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 20,996 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 17,731 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 12,894 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 8,826 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 4,082 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 4,028 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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HG52 VTV is a 2002 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG52 VTV, 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 HG52 VTV?

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What year was HG52 VTV registered?

HG52 VTV is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is HG52 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG52 VTV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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