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MV52 VKO

2002 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,588 mi
Last recorded51,588 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 VKO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 51,588 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,051 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,508 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 43,508 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,599 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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MV52 VKO is a 2002 BMW R Series in White with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV52 VKO, 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 MV52 VKO registered?

MV52 VKO is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is MV52 VKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV52 VKO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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