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J111 ALO

2002 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

45,620 mi
Last recorded45,620 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 ALO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 45,620 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 44,057 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 44,040 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slight brake bind

Pass 5 Aug 2024 42,913 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 41,888 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 40,618 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 39,412 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Slight damage to rear lens.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 38,092 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 36,708 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 35,734 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 34,068 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,322 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 31,899 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 31,034 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,523 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 288,831 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 28,397 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,549 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 26,360 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 24,855 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,943 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,624 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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J111 ALO is a 2002 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J111 ALO, 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 J111 ALO registered?

J111 ALO is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is J111 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 ALO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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