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KW02 LLZ

2002 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,082 mi
Last recorded35,082 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 LLZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 35,082 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 34,897 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 34,897 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working rear indicators wired up incorrectly --left for right and right for left!!! (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 34,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front pads 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 33,014 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 31,903 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 31,877 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 31,064 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,293 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 26,587 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front brake has bind during manual floor test

Front brake pads have heavy corrosion

Front brake pipe is taped so i cannot check. there is wet on the union but its raining on arrival. ???

Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,587 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front brake has bind during manual floor test

Front brake pads have heavy corrosion

Front brake pipe is taped so i cannot check. there is wet on the union but its raining on arrival. ???

Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,891 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 17,560 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 17,560 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Mar 2012 12,970 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 12,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,664 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 9,151 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 7,937 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 6,349 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 5,347 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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KW02 LLZ is a 2002 BMW R Series in White with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KW02 LLZ, 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 KW02 LLZ registered?

KW02 LLZ is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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The MOT history for KW02 LLZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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