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HT02 LBU

2002 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,336 mi
Last recorded88,336 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 LBU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 88,336 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,499 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 86,609 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,522 miles

Front Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,226 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 80,226 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 78,003 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

handguard just fouling screen on l.h. lock.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 78,003 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

handguard just fouling screen on l.h. lock.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 77,739 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handguards just fouling screen on full lock.

slight play in driveshaft rear pivot bearings.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 77,739 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handguards just fouling screen on full lock.

slight play in driveshaft rear pivot bearings.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 77,174 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Mar 2009 69,559 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 69,548 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 49,116 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,170 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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HT02 LBU is a 2002 BMW R Series in White with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LBU, 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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HT02 LBU is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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