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KJ52 FBY

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,695 mi
Last recorded31,695 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 FBY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 31,695 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Hub/Diff (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 31,480 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 31,121 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 30,923 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 29,716 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 27,012 miles

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

headlamp lens cracked

Pass 6 May 2014 23,496 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 23,496 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 20,659 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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KJ52 FBY is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KJ52 FBY, 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 KJ52 FBY registered?

KJ52 FBY is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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