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ILZ 1777

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,644 mi
Last recorded69,644 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationILZ 1777
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 69,644 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 69,375 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 66,210 miles

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 60,183 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 56,114 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 May 2021 56,114 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 47,097 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 47,097 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,677 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 44,676 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Lower Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

bolt missing o/side cylinder head cover

Pass 1 Jul 2016 43,424 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 43,322 miles

rear tyre 2mm tread

rear wheel hub bearing slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2014 43,288 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 43,247 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 42,894 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,661 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 42,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

suplmentry LED bake lights fitted has 50% not working

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,004 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,378 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,772 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 32,147 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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ILZ 1777 is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ILZ 1777, 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 ILZ 1777 registered?

ILZ 1777 is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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