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HT02 VHC

2002 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,705 mi
Last recorded43,705 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 VHC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 43,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 43,697 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 40,526 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight oil misting on both fork stancians (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 39,885 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 39,772 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,711 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,077 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 16,322 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 10,442 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 10,442 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 May 2008 10,033 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 10,033 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 9,609 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 8,088 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 VHC is a 2002 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VHC, 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 HT02 VHC registered?

HT02 VHC is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is HT02 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT02 VHC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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