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MF02 VZR

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,838 mi
Last recorded54,838 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 VZR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 54,838 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 54,754 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 54,644 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 53,655 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 53,024 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 52,877 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 52,875 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 52,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 48,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 46,085 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 39,581 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 36,441 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,980 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 30,980 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,828 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 22,151 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,489 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,477 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 19,535 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,515 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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MF02 VZR is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 MF02 VZR, 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 MF02 VZR registered?

MF02 VZR is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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The MOT history for MF02 VZR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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