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HK52 XNE

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,507 mi
Last recorded36,507 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 XNE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 36,507 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 34,621 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 30,926 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 30,082 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 30,067 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 28,543 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 28,442 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 28,421 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 27,302 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 26,551 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 25,486 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 24,724 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 24,712 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,360 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,092 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 20,492 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 18,200 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 XNE is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XNE, 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 HK52 XNE registered?

HK52 XNE is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is HK52 XNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK52 XNE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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