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LY02 MDJ

2002 BMW R Series

Cream Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,257 mi
Last recorded14,257 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 MDJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 14,257 miles

slight cracking on tyre sidewall

slight play in swingarm bearing

Pass 5 May 2020 14,319 miles

Front tyre has slight cracking around sidewall

Slight free play in swingarm side to side

Pass 12 Jul 2018 13,966 miles

limited front suspension travel

Fail 10 Jul 2018 13,966 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

limited front suspension travel

Pass 4 Jul 2017 13,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 13,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 13,504 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 13,346 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 13,315 miles

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 13,049 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 12,484 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 11,818 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 10,965 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 10,965 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 10,325 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,180 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 8,920 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 6,376 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 MDJ is a 2002 BMW R Series in Cream with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 MDJ, 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 MDJ registered?

LY02 MDJ is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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