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RJZ 3898

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,370 mi
Last recorded29,370 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJZ 3898
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 29,370 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 29,170 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 29,147 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 29,124 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 29,102 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 29,090 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 27,580 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 27,574 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 27,431 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 26,926 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,388 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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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RJZ 3898 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 100%.

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 RJZ 3898, 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 RJZ 3898?

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What year was RJZ 3898 registered?

RJZ 3898 is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 November 2002.

Is RJZ 3898 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJZ 3898 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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