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RL02 FGJ

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,527 mi
Last recorded54,527 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 FGJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2023 54,527 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 53,120 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in rear hub/bevel box bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 49,895 miles

Front Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 49,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,072 miles

Rear tyre has lost its profile and advise replacement soon

Pass 5 Aug 2016 42,914 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 42,781 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 42,779 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 42,471 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 42,471 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,568 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,984 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,161 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 17,415 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 10,747 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 10,711 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 10,576 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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RL02 FGJ is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RL02 FGJ, 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 RL02 FGJ registered?

RL02 FGJ is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is RL02 FGJ safe to buy?

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