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LX02 MFO

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,884 mi
Last recorded79,884 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 MFO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 79,884 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 79,794 miles

Daytime MOT all lights masked

no footrests for passenger fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 68,443 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 68,439 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,323 miles

OSR foot rest missing / single seat fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 43,998 miles

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

NS lower exhaust bracket bolt loose

Pass 6 Oct 2012 27,142 miles

ABS light indicating a fault

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2012 27,054 miles

Nearside Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

ABS light indicating a fault

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 15,848 miles

ABS warning lamp flashing

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 11,080 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 10,874 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 9,135 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 7,001 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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LX02 MFO is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LX02 MFO, 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 LX02 MFO registered?

LX02 MFO is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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The MOT history for LX02 MFO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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