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LA52 URT

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,487 mi
Last recorded47,487 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 URT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 47,487 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 39,375 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 36,856 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 27,925 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 27,128 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 27,048 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 27,025 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 26,822 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 25,610 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 22,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 May 2015 21,966 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 20,619 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 18,089 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 14,071 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 10,004 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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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LA52 URT is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LA52 URT, 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 LA52 URT registered?

LA52 URT is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is LA52 URT safe to buy?

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