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HT51 OSY

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,017 mi
Last recorded68,017 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT51 OSY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 68,017 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 63,635 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 62,560 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,980 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 60,980 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 58,878 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 58,878 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 57,486 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,716 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,835 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,759 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 52,093 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 52,093 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,107 miles

slight play at rear shaft drive uj joint/swinging arm

Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,226 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,181 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,011 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,878 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,347 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,660 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 31,263 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,934 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,481 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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HT51 OSY is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HT51 OSY, 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 HT51 OSY registered?

HT51 OSY is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is HT51 OSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT51 OSY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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