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KF52 WVZ

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,455 mi
Last recorded34,455 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 WVZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 34,455 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 25,687 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Light oil misting fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 19,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 19,828 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 19,492 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 18,964 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 11,710 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 17,108 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 1,656 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 16,021 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 15,210 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 14,390 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,137 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 10,410 miles

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 9,267 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

play evident in rear hub bearings

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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KF52 WVZ is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KF52 WVZ, 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

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What year was KF52 WVZ registered?

KF52 WVZ is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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