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NL02 HDO

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,109 mi
Last recorded45,109 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 HDO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 45,109 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 45,109 miles

Stop lamp not working doesn't work with front controls (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 40,227 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 36,177 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 33,429 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 30,301 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 22,840 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 17,026 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 16,847 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 16,445 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,825 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 12,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 8,732 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 8,358 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 8,238 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 7,615 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 6,830 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 5,640 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 5,640 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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NL02 HDO 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 89.5%.

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 NL02 HDO, 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 NL02 HDO registered?

NL02 HDO is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is NL02 HDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL02 HDO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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