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N230 SMV

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 SMV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019
Fail 12 Jun 2019

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 22,021 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 11,777 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 11,771 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2008 9,306 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 8,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 7,549 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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N230 SMV is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N230 SMV, 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

How do I check the history of N230 SMV?

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What year was N230 SMV registered?

N230 SMV is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is N230 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N230 SMV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N230 SMV have outstanding finance?

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