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LC02 YSM

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,770 mi
Last recorded65,770 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 YSM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,770 miles

rear drive shaft has slight side movement free play

Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,455 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 6,339 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 61,025 miles

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,025 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,955 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,529 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 56,529 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2009 50,453 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 50,448 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,094 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,606 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 YSM is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YSM, 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 YSM registered?

LC02 YSM is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is LC02 YSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC02 YSM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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