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KM02 XHW

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,718 mi
Last recorded87,718 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 XHW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 87,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 87,381 miles

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

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 85,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 80,102 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 75,688 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 75,688 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,206 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 May 2015 62,916 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,105 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 57,105 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,264 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 45,893 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,046 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 40,196 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 36,869 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 33,798 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 30,259 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 25,003 miles

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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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KM02 XHW is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KM02 XHW, 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 KM02 XHW registered?

KM02 XHW is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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