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LC02 YSE

2002 BMW R Series

Cream Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,170 mi
Last recorded8,170 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 YSE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 8,170 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 8,073 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front tyre sidewall perished

rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 May 2021 7,900 miles

rear tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 17 May 2019 7,826 miles

Front Tyre side walls showing signs of perishing

Rear Tyre shows signs of perishing.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 7,373 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 7,283 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 7,283 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 6,352 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 6,274 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 5,988 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 5,047 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 4,933 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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LC02 YSE is a 2002 BMW R Series in Cream with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LC02 YSE, 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 LC02 YSE registered?

LC02 YSE is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is LC02 YSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC02 YSE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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