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RX52 LFR

2002 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,331 mi
Last recorded79,331 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 LFR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 79,331 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 77,845 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 77,829 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 74,896 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 73,206 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,308 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 67,196 miles

bolt missing from exhaust mount but still secure

Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,999 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 59,311 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 59,311 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 53,146 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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RX52 LFR is a 2002 BMW R Series in White with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RX52 LFR, 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 RX52 LFR?

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What year was RX52 LFR registered?

RX52 LFR is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is RX52 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 LFR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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