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OU52 UGS

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,183 mi
Last recorded27,183 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 UGS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,183 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,070 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 27,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,997 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 26,916 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,118 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,062 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 19,427 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 16,447 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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OU52 UGS is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UGS, 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 OU52 UGS registered?

OU52 UGS is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is OU52 UGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU52 UGS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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