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HY52 WPU

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,955 mi
Last recorded40,955 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 WPU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,955 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,876 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 31,365 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 26,857 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 25,730 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 25,730 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 24,086 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 24,060 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 17,106 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 10,715 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 10,511 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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HY52 WPU is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HY52 WPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY52 WPU?

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What year was HY52 WPU registered?

HY52 WPU is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is HY52 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY52 WPU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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