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RJ02 HWL

2002 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,046 mi
Last recorded40,046 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 HWL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 40,046 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 37,419 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 32,543 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 32,452 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 32,181 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 31,968 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 31,858 miles

Slight oil leak under engine

Pass 7 Oct 2017 31,723 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 31,723 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 31,407 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,766 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,924 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 26,801 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,911 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,691 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 23,218 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 21,739 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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RJ02 HWL is a 2002 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RJ02 HWL, 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 RJ02 HWL registered?

RJ02 HWL is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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The MOT history for RJ02 HWL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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