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SL02 OED

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,834 mi
Last recorded109,834 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 OED
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 109,834 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 108,487 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 105,902 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 104,449 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 103,302 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 100,030 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 97,979 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,149 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,980 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,554 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 84,546 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,061 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 81,061 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,924 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 66,110 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 66,110 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,336 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 42,905 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 33,074 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,898 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 22,328 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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SL02 OED is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SL02 OED, 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 SL02 OED registered?

SL02 OED is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is SL02 OED safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL02 OED shows 21 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.

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