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PY02 UMU

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,527 mi
Last recorded49,527 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 UMU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 49,527 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,708 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,850 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 38,850 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 May 2012 36,236 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 31,544 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 321,544 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 25,879 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,881 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,731 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,750 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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PY02 UMU is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PY02 UMU, 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 PY02 UMU registered?

PY02 UMU is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is PY02 UMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY02 UMU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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