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L888 AKE

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,269 mi
Last recorded50,269 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 AKE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 50,269 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 49,880 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 49,490 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 49,393 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,220 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 47,239 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 47,054 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 46,738 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,220 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 46,220 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 May 2015 45,653 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 45,615 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 45,218 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,911 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,355 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,038 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,955 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,455 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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L888 AKE 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 L888 AKE, 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 L888 AKE registered?

L888 AKE is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is L888 AKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 AKE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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