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LA02 VAJ

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,248 mi
Last recorded30,248 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 VAJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 30,248 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 27,817 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 24,869 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 22,325 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 17,547 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 13,249 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 12,908 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 12,605 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 12,111 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 12,111 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 11,796 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 11,656 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 11,310 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 11,310 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 10,839 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 10,515 miles

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

Front and rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 May 2011 9,228 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 8,880 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 8,628 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 8,104 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 7,866 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 6,834 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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LA02 VAJ is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LA02 VAJ, 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 LA02 VAJ registered?

LA02 VAJ is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 August 2002.

Is LA02 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA02 VAJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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