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LB02 JKV

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,395 mi
Last recorded62,395 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 JKV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 62,395 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 62,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 60,194 miles

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,194 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 58,509 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,236 miles

Front Brake component has a poor repair (3.1.5)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2009 54,236 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Brake component has a poor repair (3.1.5)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2007 41,981 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 37,146 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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LB02 JKV is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LB02 JKV, 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 LB02 JKV registered?

LB02 JKV is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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