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NK52 ZHL

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,994 mi
Last recorded63,994 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK52 ZHL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 63,994 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 61,194 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 61,194 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 61,102 miles

Central Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 58,437 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 57,909 miles

Ignition Switch Loose

Pass 6 Aug 2016 56,274 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 51,794 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,695 miles

rear brakes slighly binding!!!!

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,049 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 41,041 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,561 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 36,652 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,059 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,225 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,307 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 16,202 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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NK52 ZHL is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NK52 ZHL, 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 NK52 ZHL registered?

NK52 ZHL is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is NK52 ZHL safe to buy?

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