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S31 JPA

2002 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,187 mi
Last recorded107,187 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 JPA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 107,187 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 107,048 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 102,416 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 102,406 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 102,394 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 99,837 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 99,826 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2020 99,719 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 97,816 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 92,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 90,834 miles

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 Aug 2014 90,834 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,585 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 88,561 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jan 2012 86,573 miles

Rear brake is sticking slightly.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 86,573 miles

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

Rear brake is sticking slightly.

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 72,658 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 72,608 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 66,438 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 65,270 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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S31 JPA is a 2002 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S31 JPA, 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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S31 JPA is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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