MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
abs lamp illuminated
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MV52 VLJ is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 VLJ, 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 MV52 VLJ registered?
MV52 VLJ is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 November 2002.
Is MV52 VLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for MV52 VLJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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