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LY02 LZX

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

86,474 mi
Last recorded86,474 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 LZX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 86,474 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 86,150 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 84,471 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 83,252 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front forks have light misting of oil.not a problem at the moment but may get worse and seals will need replacing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 80,870 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 78,693 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 77,021 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 72,520 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 72,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure rack loose (6.1.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 6,960 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 67,388 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,970 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 62,959 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,959 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,395 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 42,211 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,800 miles

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

front tyre , tread area has superfisual cracking .

rear tyre , tread area has superfisual cracking .

Pass 14 Jun 2008 30,571 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 26,729 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 17,693 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 12,394 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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LY02 LZX is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LY02 LZX, 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 LY02 LZX registered?

LY02 LZX is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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