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PAO 226P

2002 BMW R Series

Gold Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,801 mi
Last recorded13,801 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAO 226P
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 13,801 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2019 13,766 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 10,482 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 10,482 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2017 7,077 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 6,590 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 6,588 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2015 6,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 6,559 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 6,510 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 6,386 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 6,298 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 6,146 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 5,743 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 5,737 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 4,340 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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PAO 226P is a 2002 BMW R Series in Gold with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PAO 226P, 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 PAO 226P registered?

PAO 226P is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is PAO 226P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAO 226P shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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