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VX52 YBO

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,773 mi
Last recorded28,773 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 YBO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 28,773 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 28,756 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake pad pin has been replaced with a nut and bolt

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 28,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure worn out disc carriers (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake pad pin has been replaced with a nut and bolt

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 28,308 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively front brakes are slighty binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 28,278 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 28,035 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 27,561 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 27,436 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 27,203 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 27,038 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 26,811 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 26,410 miles

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE BIND.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 25,885 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 25,237 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,325 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 14,571 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 14,571 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,165 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 11,310 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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VX52 YBO is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX52 YBO, 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 VX52 YBO registered?

VX52 YBO is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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