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HT02 VRX

2002 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,884 mi
Last recorded68,884 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 68,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2025 60,204 miles

Nearside oil fluid leak onto frame from upper engine or oil lines

Offside oil / fluid leak onto frame and rear wheel from upper engine atrea

Pass 19 Apr 2024 55,399 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 48,543 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 48,155 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play wheel or hub bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 48,155 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play wheel or hub bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 47,867 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,830 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 47,830 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 47,242 miles

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

numberplate deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2018 47,225 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

numberplate deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,317 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 42,531 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 41,396 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,546 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,426 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,362 miles

no plate showing sings of delaminating.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,822 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,876 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 29,876 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,062 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,021 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 VRX is a 2002 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

HT02 VRX is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 August 2002.

Is HT02 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT02 VRX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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