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HX02 MWC

2002 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,413 mi
Last recorded50,413 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 MWC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 50,413 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 50,038 miles

Central Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 49,712 miles

Rear Inner Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 47,960 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 45,985 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 44,433 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 44,433 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 42,128 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,913 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 35,953 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,552 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,036 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 24,036 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,825 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 20,612 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 15,228 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,284 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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HX02 MWC is a 2002 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HX02 MWC, 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 HX02 MWC registered?

HX02 MWC is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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The MOT history for HX02 MWC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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