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MT02 OUD

2002 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,512 mi
Last recorded29,512 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 OUD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 29,512 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 28,772 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 28,503 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 28,503 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 27,029 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 25,075 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 24,385 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 22,005 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 23,840 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 23,548 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 21,446 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 21,081 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 20,900 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 20,886 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 20,137 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 19,048 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 18,163 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 16,512 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 15,548 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 13,129 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 10,639 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 8,789 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 8,789 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 6,154 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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MT02 OUD is a 2002 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MT02 OUD, 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 MT02 OUD registered?

MT02 OUD is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is MT02 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT02 OUD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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