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LY51 HHV

2002 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,341 mi
Last recorded100,341 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 HHV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2025 100,341 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 98,235 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 95,360 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 91,333 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,661 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 87,047 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 83,545 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Main beam lens chipped but doesn't affect beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fork tube chrome worn through but fork not leaking.

Nearside Front Oil pipe corroded.

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 78,237 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens chipped. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Oil feed pipe corroded (below tank)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 73,677 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired Main beam lens has chip in glass (1.2.3a)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Trunion bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 68,066 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,539 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Trunion bearings have slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Slight corrosion on front nearside oil pipe.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,630 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,119 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Jan 2013 41,525 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 34,655 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,919 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,479 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,232 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 18,285 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 13,954 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 11,614 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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LY51 HHV is a 2002 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY51 HHV, 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

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What year was LY51 HHV registered?

LY51 HHV is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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