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HV02 YUW

2002 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,612 mi
Last recorded55,612 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 YUW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 55,612 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 55,413 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 55,255 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 54,954 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 54,819 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 53,939 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 53,579 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 52,125 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,327 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 47,327 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted both (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

battery went flat during test. had to remove seat and panels to get machine started

Pass 19 Apr 2017 45,646 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted both (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.2.B3b)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. larger gap on nearside (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,315 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted both (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,179 miles

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

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))

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

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

front tyre perished

rear tyre has a cut in tread area

Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,066 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,147 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 32,133 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,106 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,460 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,150 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 29,507 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 29,507 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,365 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,109 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 19,748 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 YUW is a 2002 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YUW, 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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HV02 YUW is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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