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2002 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,529 mi
Last recorded57,529 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 SEO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 57,529 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,011 miles

Front Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 50,391 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 50,373 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swingarm bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 47,188 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 36,256 miles

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

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

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

lower steering boot split

Pass 11 Jun 2016 22,141 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 15,630 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 May 2014 12,459 miles

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

Off side front disc has free play

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

Fail 20 May 2014 12,456 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Off side front disc has free play

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

Pass 23 May 2013 8,599 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 7,994 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2011 3,137 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 222,172 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 197,884 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 172,287 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 148,942 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 121,828 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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LD02 SEO is a 2002 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LD02 SEO, 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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LD02 SEO is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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