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RL02 PYF

2002 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

77,146 mi
Last recorded77,146 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 PYF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 77,146 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 73,817 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 72,349 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 61,122 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 57,204 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 56,116 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 55,386 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 53,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,808 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,565 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,095 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 46,124 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,734 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 35,730 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,566 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 30,566 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,688 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 17,713 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,717 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 9,372 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 7,619 miles

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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RL02 PYF is a 2002 BMW R Series in Grey 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 RL02 PYF, 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 RL02 PYF registered?

RL02 PYF is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 August 2002.

Is RL02 PYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL02 PYF 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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