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PL02 WNB

2002 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,247 mi
Last recorded71,247 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 WNB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,247 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2014 71,247 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,907 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 61,871 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,702 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,169 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 44,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,747 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,639 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 30,639 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 20,495 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 20,495 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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PL02 WNB is a 2002 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL02 WNB, 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 PL02 WNB registered?

PL02 WNB is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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