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PF02 CMY

2002 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,575 mi
Last recorded34,575 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 CMY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 34,575 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 34,280 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 33,985 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 33,228 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 33,015 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 33,015 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 32,314 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 32,314 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,116 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 31,055 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,513 miles

rear brake drags slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,585 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,755 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 27,755 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 25,337 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 18,005 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2006
Fail 8 Jul 2006 14,354 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2005 13,543 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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PF02 CMY is a 2002 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PF02 CMY, 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 PF02 CMY registered?

PF02 CMY is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 May 2002.

Is PF02 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF02 CMY shows 20 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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