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MJ52 GHH

2002 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

5,742 mi
Last recorded5,742 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 GHH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 5,742 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 5,668 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 5,623 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 5,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 5,254 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 5,138 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 4,534 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 4,015 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 3,513 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 3,513 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 May 2011 3,319 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 3,319 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 2,962 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 1,526 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 908 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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MJ52 GHH is a 2002 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MJ52 GHH, 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 MJ52 GHH registered?

MJ52 GHH is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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