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PE52 USB

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,398 mi
Last recorded65,398 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 USB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 65,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 65,366 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both are scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 65,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 64,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 63,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 63,023 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 62,337 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 May 2017 58,150 miles

Nearside Front fork slider leaking oil

Fail 23 Dec 2014 53,198 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 53,198 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 46,022 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front brakes are sticking slightly.

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 46,022 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,475 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,157 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 29,414 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,445 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,661 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 20,878 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 17,974 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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PE52 USB is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PE52 USB, 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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PE52 USB is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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