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MJ51 BPF

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,471 mi
Last recorded38,471 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 BPF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 38,471 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 36,519 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 35,584 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 35,371 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 31,499 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 31,499 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 27,506 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 25,429 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 22,229 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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MJ51 BPF is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MJ51 BPF, 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 MJ51 BPF registered?

MJ51 BPF is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is MJ51 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ51 BPF shows 9 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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