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HN52 ZRD

2002 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,663 mi
Last recorded56,663 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 56,663 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 56,279 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in rear pivot bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 55,685 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 54,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 54,537 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 53,933 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 52,887 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 52,887 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 48,941 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 46,877 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 46,416 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 44,273 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 43,579 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 43,579 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,778 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 39,729 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,729 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,072 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,793 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,741 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,698 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 21,569 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 ZRD is a 2002 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZRD, 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 ZRD registered?

HN52 ZRD is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 December 2002.

Is HN52 ZRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN52 ZRD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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