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OU52 UGG

2002 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,184 mi
Last recorded39,184 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 UGG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 39,184 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 36,739 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 34,626 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 30,864 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 30,864 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 26,677 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 22,992 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 19,490 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 18,910 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 18,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 16,989 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 14,811 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 13,035 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 13,035 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 8,620 miles

front fork dust covers perished

Fail 30 Jun 2014 8,620 miles

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

front fork dust covers perished

Pass 15 Oct 2012 8,230 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 7,714 miles

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

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

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 6,073 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 6,073 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2008 5,104 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 5,104 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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OU52 UGG is a 2002 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OU52 UGG, 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 OU52 UGG?

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What year was OU52 UGG registered?

OU52 UGG is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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The MOT history for OU52 UGG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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