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MF51 ZRE

2002 BMW R Series

Brown Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,890 mi
Last recorded22,890 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 ZRE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 22,890 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 22,819 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 22,774 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 22,649 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 22,173 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 21,266 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 20,700 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 20,422 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,240 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 19,591 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 19,566 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,983 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 17,487 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 16,478 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 16,465 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 13,884 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 11,182 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 11,176 miles

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

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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MF51 ZRE is a 2002 BMW R Series in Brown with a 1,200cc 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 MF51 ZRE, 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 MF51 ZRE?

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What year was MF51 ZRE registered?

MF51 ZRE is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is MF51 ZRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 ZRE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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