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R12 OCL

2002 BMW R Series

Brown Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,779 mi
Last recorded15,779 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 OCL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 15,779 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 14,539 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 12,083 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 8,548 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 6,088 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 6,088 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 5,308 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 5,071 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 4,974 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 4,856 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 4,690 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 4,376 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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R12 OCL is a 2002 BMW R Series in Brown with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R12 OCL, 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

How do I check the history of R12 OCL?

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What year was R12 OCL registered?

R12 OCL is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is R12 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 OCL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R12 OCL have outstanding finance?

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