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RV52 DXF

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,566 mi
Last recorded18,566 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 DXF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,566 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,230 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 16,008 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 13,790 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,445 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 6,891 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 6,891 miles

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

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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RV52 DXF is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RV52 DXF, 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 RV52 DXF?

You can check the full history of RV52 DXF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV52 DXF registered?

RV52 DXF is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is RV52 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 DXF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV52 DXF have outstanding finance?

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