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HN52 SYW

2002 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,534 mi
Last recorded18,534 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 SYW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 18,534 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 18,505 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 18,395 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 18,062 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 17,905 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 17,419 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 16,687 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 16,177 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 125,984 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 15,708 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

very slight play on rear diff pivot

Pass 18 May 2012 15,162 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

instument general warning light flashing.

slight play on rear diff pivot.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 14,907 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 14,904 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 13,844 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 13,844 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 10,393 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 8,229 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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HN52 SYW is a 2002 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HN52 SYW, 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 HN52 SYW registered?

HN52 SYW is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is HN52 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN52 SYW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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