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LV52 VDA

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,346 mi
Last recorded59,346 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 VDA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 59,346 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 57,657 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 57,321 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 55,704 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2021 54,316 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 53,998 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 52,566 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 51,668 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 50,175 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 49,308 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 48,646 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 47,568 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 44,606 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 39,876 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 37,611 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,128 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,836 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,587 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings/hub

Pass 21 Oct 2006 18,740 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 12,716 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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LV52 VDA is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LV52 VDA, 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 LV52 VDA registered?

LV52 VDA is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is LV52 VDA safe to buy?

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