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LF02 ETX

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,979 mi
Last recorded61,979 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 ETX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,722 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 44,065 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,065 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 33,206 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 33,206 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2006 27,906 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 27,902 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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LF02 ETX is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LF02 ETX, 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 LF02 ETX registered?

LF02 ETX is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is LF02 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF02 ETX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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