MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear number plate slightly discoloured
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear number plate slightly discoloured
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LA51 SXW is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 LA51 SXW, 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 LA51 SXW registered?
LA51 SXW is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 February 2002.
Is LA51 SXW safe to buy?
The MOT history for LA51 SXW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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