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RY02 YSB

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,146 mi
Last recorded58,146 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 YSB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 58,146 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 56,506 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 56,506 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Wheel/hub bearings have slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 56,506 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork leg leaking fluid. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Wheel/hub bearings have slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,776 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 53,820 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,435 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 51,435 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 51,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 51,123 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 49,664 miles

Front front brake slight bind do not show when rbt

Pass 28 Jun 2014 48,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 47,536 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 47,536 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 16 May 2012 47,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,936 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 45,309 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 45,248 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,818 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 41,625 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 41,625 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 38,171 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 34,050 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 34,050 miles

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

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 YSB is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSB, 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 RY02 YSB registered?

RY02 YSB is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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