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HT02 LBG

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,836 mi
Last recorded57,836 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 LBG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 57,836 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 57,836 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 56,633 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 53,499 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 51,700 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 48,392 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 46,012 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 45,433 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 45,429 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2018 43,084 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 41,906 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 39,023 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 39,012 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 37,608 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 37,564 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 37,085 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 35,866 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 34,572 miles

ABS light stays on

Pass 5 Sep 2009 33,924 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,220 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,968 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 16,870 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 16,839 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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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HT02 LBG is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HT02 LBG, 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 HT02 LBG registered?

HT02 LBG is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is HT02 LBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT02 LBG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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