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HY02 SDV

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,449 mi
Last recorded64,449 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 SDV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 64,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 63,151 miles

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 61,829 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 60,180 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 59,383 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 59,364 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 58,699 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 57,615 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded corroded front pads (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted slight pitting on both disks (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted rear corroded disc. (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit low pads (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2016 55,521 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 53,395 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 52,716 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 50,559 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 May 2012 49,155 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 46,763 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 46,763 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 43,773 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,464 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,173 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 37,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,991 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 28,923 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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HY02 SDV is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HY02 SDV, 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 HY02 SDV registered?

HY02 SDV is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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