CarVerify

Free Car Check

HS02 RCU

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

39,870 mi
Last recorded39,870 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 RCU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 39,870 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 39,788 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 39,686 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 39,646 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 39,598 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 39,540 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,222 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 38,886 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 37,231 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 36,417 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 36,220 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 35,251 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 33,902 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 32,261 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 28,761 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 28,761 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,521 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,454 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 19,245 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,693 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 15,647 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 11,952 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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HS02 RCU is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 HS02 RCU, 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 HS02 RCU?

You can check the full history of HS02 RCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HS02 RCU registered?

HS02 RCU is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is HS02 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS02 RCU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HS02 RCU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HS02 RCU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.