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R111 OOS

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,388 mi
Last recorded25,388 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 OOS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 25,388 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 21,917 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 18,857 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 18,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 12,389 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 9,610 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 8,665 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 8,587 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 63,948 miles

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

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

damaged clutch hose outer casing at master cylinder union

uneven rear tyre wear

Fail 12 Feb 2008 63,938 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

damaged clutch hose outer casing at master cylinder union

uneven rear tyre wear

Pass 21 Oct 2006 58,307 miles

rear brake pads worn low

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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R111 OOS is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R111 OOS, 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 R111 OOS registered?

R111 OOS is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is R111 OOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 OOS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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