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RY02 FCF

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,657 mi
Last recorded79,657 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 FCF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 79,657 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre worn has lots of cuts to tread area and is worn stepped but no cuts deep enough to reach reinforcement layers.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre worn very close to limit, tyre also has lots of cuts to tread area and is worn stepped but no cuts deep enough to reach reinforcement layers. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 79,657 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre worn has lots of cuts to tread area and is worn stepped but no cuts deep enough to reach reinforcement layers.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre worn very close to limit, tyre also has lots of cuts to tread area and is worn stepped but no cuts deep enough to reach reinforcement layers. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 77,691 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre has deep cuts but not exposing reinforcement.

Pass 22 Mar 2024 75,690 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Only just met requirements. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre has deep cuts but non exposing cords or canvas.

Steering headbearing has slight free play Slight play/movement in headstock bearing/bushings. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 75,611 miles

Front Brake excessively binding Brake binding to excess after brake is applied and then released. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Only just met requirements. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre has deep cuts but non exposing cords or canvas.

Steering headbearing has slight free play Slight play/movement in headstock bearing/bushings. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 71,771 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Rear swing arm end section has slight play at joining / boot area. (5.3.3 (d))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 71,744 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn very close to legal limit & tread worn uneven / stepped. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has multiple deep cuts but none exposing cords or canvas at time of test & tread worn uneven / stepped.

Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Rear swing arm end section has slight play at joining / boot area. (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 69,140 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front & Rear brakes showing a slight fluctuation when tested but may be due to the uneven/stepped tyre wear. (1.2.1 (e))

Front & Rear tyres worn stepped/uneven & have some deep cuts but none exposing canvas/cords.

Loose wire removed from handlebars & stowed under Front of Front seat prior to test.

Rear brake fluid reservoir appears to be missing a securing strap but reservoir still secure.

Fail 1 Apr 2022 69,140 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front & Rear brakes showing a slight fluctuation when tested but may be due to the uneven/stepped tyre wear. (1.2.1 (e))

Front & Rear tyres worn stepped/uneven & have some deep cuts but none exposing canvas/cords.

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Loose wire removed from handlebars & stowed under Front of Front seat prior to test.

Rear brake fluid reservoir appears to be missing a securing strap but reservoir still secure.

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 67,129 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play play at diff pivot (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 67,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play play at diff pivot (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,607 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,175 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,038 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,530 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 43,450 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,206 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,025 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 18,544 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 16,421 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 16,421 miles

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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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RY02 FCF is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RY02 FCF, 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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RY02 FCF is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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