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HV02 MGY

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,793 mi
Last recorded70,793 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 MGY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 70,793 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 67,903 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,291 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 61,291 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 58,476 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 58,476 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,193 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 45,810 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 38,636 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 29,220 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 29,220 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 May 2010 22,616 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 17,897 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 12,678 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 8,595 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 6,693 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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HV02 MGY is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HV02 MGY, 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 HV02 MGY registered?

HV02 MGY is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is HV02 MGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV02 MGY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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