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LB02 ZMV

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,498 mi
Last recorded53,498 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,498 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 49,447 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 49,441 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,332 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,173 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,696 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,490 miles

both tyres just legal

Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,819 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 26,985 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 22,398 miles

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

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 ZMV is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

LB02 ZMV is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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