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RK02 HNT

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,201 mi
Last recorded75,201 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 HNT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 75,201 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 73,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 73,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 73,589 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,390 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 73,260 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 71,968 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 71,968 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 71,948 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 71,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength disc (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake component is severely distorted brake pad locking device (3.1.5)

Rear suspension component loose swing arm bolt (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,749 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 69,399 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 67,852 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,239 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 63,239 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,191 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,326 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,673 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,034 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,752 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 26,752 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 22,650 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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RK02 HNT is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RK02 HNT, 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 RK02 HNT registered?

RK02 HNT is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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