CarVerify

Free Car Check

LY02 VRG

2002 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

30,283 mi
Last recorded30,283 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 VRG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 30,283 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 30,146 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 27,536 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 27,060 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 22,404 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 22,400 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2020 22,281 miles

hazard warning switch sticks

Pass 11 Jun 2019 20,594 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 18,254 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 17,470 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,408 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 16,683 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 15,560 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 15,167 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 14,692 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 14,401 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 12,612 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 10,212 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,071 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 6,916 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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LY02 VRG is a 2002 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LY02 VRG?

You can check the full history of LY02 VRG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LY02 VRG registered?

LY02 VRG is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is LY02 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY02 VRG shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY02 VRG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LY02 VRG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.