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LJ52 LDE

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,509 mi
Last recorded91,509 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 LDE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2025 91,509 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Gear change linkage has a lot of free play in ball joint.

Pass 7 Feb 2024 90,071 miles

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

Rear bevel box mount bearing has slight free play.

Pass 11 Mar 2021 89,915 miles

ABS light on.

Gear lever slightly sticky

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 89,692 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Final drive hub bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,017 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 88,316 miles

After market steering stop catches brake hose slightly on steering lock.

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 6 bars shown. (3.3.A1d)

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

end can clamp is loose.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 77,813 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,490 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,485 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,232 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 29,153 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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LJ52 LDE is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LJ52 LDE, 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 LJ52 LDE registered?

LJ52 LDE is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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