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LB02 ZMX

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

76,035 mi
Last recorded76,035 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 ZMX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 76,035 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 75,281 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 73,273 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 70,037 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 60,452 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,704 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 46,485 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,677 miles

Offside Front Fork Seal Linking

Pass 25 Apr 2015 37,309 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 32,470 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,329 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,498 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,714 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 27,848 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 22,879 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 22,859 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 19,325 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,373 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 13,203 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 ZMX is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LB02 ZMX, 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 ZMX registered?

LB02 ZMX is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is LB02 ZMX safe to buy?

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