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HT02 VHB

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,548 mi
Last recorded75,548 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 VHB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 75,548 miles

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 75,548 miles

Front Brake component inadequately mounted Brake pin securing clips missing from both calipers. (1.1.21 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 75,520 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 75,515 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 75,260 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 75,212 miles

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

Front Steering balljoint rubber starting to perish.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,456 miles

Front Steering balljoint rubber split.

Rear Bevel rubber gaiter oily.

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

Pass 25 May 2016 71,202 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front tyre worn unevenly.

Numberplate starting to delaminate but digits still legible.

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 May 2016 71,202 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front tyre worn unevenly.

Numberplate starting to delaminate but digits still legible.

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,064 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,413 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,502 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,136 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,022 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,760 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,257 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,874 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 37,866 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2007 32,667 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 27,523 miles

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

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 VHB is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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