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LA52 YKT

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,586 mi
Last recorded35,586 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 YKT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 35,586 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 31,678 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 31,678 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,149 miles

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

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 YKT is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA52 YKT, 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 YKT registered?

LA52 YKT is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LA52 YKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 YKT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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