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RG02 KZU

2002 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,365 mi
Last recorded67,365 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 KZU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 67,365 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 63,846 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,216 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 61,190 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 58,176 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 55,997 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear getting a bit squared off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 52,211 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,988 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,381 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 38,320 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 36,874 miles

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

exhaust gasket required at rear

Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,400 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 27,851 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,177 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,146 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 24,146 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,815 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 20,815 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 15,067 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 10,838 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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RG02 KZU is a 2002 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RG02 KZU, 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 RG02 KZU registered?

RG02 KZU is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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