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MJ51 BPZ

2002 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

55,108 mi
Last recorded55,108 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 BPZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 55,108 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 55,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 54,841 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 53,483 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 52,638 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 52,106 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,265 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 50,190 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 49,732 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 49,107 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,997 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 48,786 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,649 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,075 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,645 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,091 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,949 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,188 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,379 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 21,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2006 19,222 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 BPZ is a 2002 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MJ51 BPZ, 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 BPZ registered?

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

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