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LY02 MBX

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,566 mi
Last recorded68,566 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 MBX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 68,566 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2026 68,565 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 68,565 miles

Fuel tank leaking Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working N/S rear indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working Brake lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 68,098 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 66,576 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 66,563 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2018 60,092 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 56,549 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,843 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,125 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 52,890 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 52,870 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,506 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,301 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,814 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 37,368 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 33,883 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 33,883 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,327 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 20,634 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 MBX is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LY02 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

LY02 MBX is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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