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MJ51 BPO

2002 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,374 mi
Last recorded18,374 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 BPO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 18,374 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 18,369 miles

Decelerometer brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has severe cracking along both sidewalls

Pass 24 Jun 2025 18,366 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 18,338 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 17,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 17,008 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 17,004 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 16,810 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 16,631 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 13,651 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 11,352 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,074 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 11,070 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 17 May 2012 10,915 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 10,703 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 10,662 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 10,251 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 7,923 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 5,470 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 4,775 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 BPO is a 2002 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BPO, 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.

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What year was MJ51 BPO registered?

MJ51 BPO is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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