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NG02 LVR

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,106 mi
Last recorded59,106 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG02 LVR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 59,106 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 57,623 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 57,611 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 57,233 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 55,775 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 54,362 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 50,538 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 50,507 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 49,553 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 May 2017 49,553 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 May 2015 47,767 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 46,603 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 46,600 miles

Front Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,974 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,036 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,544 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,870 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,061 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,224 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 11,138 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 11,138 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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NG02 LVR is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NG02 LVR, 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 NG02 LVR registered?

NG02 LVR is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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The MOT history for NG02 LVR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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