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OE51 YUS

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,511 mi
Last recorded72,511 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 YUS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 72,511 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 71,923 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 71,555 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 70,050 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 68,091 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 67,964 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 63,982 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 58,326 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 56,161 miles

Nearside Front Fork slider leaking

Pass 2 May 2017 48,610 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 35,925 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 35,925 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 26,959 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 26,959 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 26,949 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,351 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 21,889 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 20,474 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,338 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,778 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2009 14,725 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 12,190 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 9,739 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 9,730 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 8,100 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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OE51 YUS is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE51 YUS, 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 OE51 YUS?

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What year was OE51 YUS registered?

OE51 YUS is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is OE51 YUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE51 YUS shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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