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LC02 YSG

2002 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,430 mi
Last recorded39,430 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 YSG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 39,430 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2026 39,394 miles

Stop lamp not working At footbrake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2024 38,773 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 37,603 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 34,963 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 34,963 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 28,839 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 28,575 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 28,466 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 27,517 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 25,061 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 May 2017 25,057 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 21,754 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 19,425 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 19,420 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 15,999 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 13,595 miles

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

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

front brakes bind slightly

fuel filler neck not draining water

Fail 13 Apr 2013 13,595 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

front brakes bind slightly

fuel filler neck not draining water

Fail 16 Feb 2012 11,515 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 11,515 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 9,684 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 8,776 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 7,970 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 4,056 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 YSG is a 2002 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LC02 YSG, 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 LC02 YSG registered?

LC02 YSG is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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