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HK52 EKV

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,794 mi
Last recorded37,794 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 EKV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 37,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 37,516 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 35,496 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 31,922 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 30,031 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 29,618 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 29,493 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 28,852 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 28,852 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 28,236 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,217 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 22,913 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 22,053 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 21,375 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 21,375 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 21,309 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 19,793 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,234 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 13,486 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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HK52 EKV is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HK52 EKV, 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

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What year was HK52 EKV registered?

HK52 EKV is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is HK52 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK52 EKV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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