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RK02 HUU

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

118,141 mi
Last recorded118,141 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 118,141 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 112,879 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 107,868 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 100,337 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 93,827 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

play in rear drive shaft, giving play in road wheel side to side

Pass 27 Feb 2021 86,214 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,330 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 74,899 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 69,260 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,207 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,958 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,160 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,538 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,529 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,659 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,577 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,294 miles

rear numberplate damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,780 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 24,468 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 19,266 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 19,266 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 18,977 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 HUU 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 95.5%.

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 RK02 HUU, 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 HUU registered?

RK02 HUU is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is RK02 HUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK02 HUU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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