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VX52 YCE

2002 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,804 mi
Last recorded40,804 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 YCE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 40,804 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 39,953 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 39,291 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 38,419 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 37,264 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 36,328 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 33,301 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 30,901 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 28,967 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 28,199 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 25,451 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 23,563 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,789 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,803 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,450 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 14,546 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 13,719 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 12,431 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 YCE is a 2002 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX52 YCE?

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What year was VX52 YCE registered?

VX52 YCE is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is VX52 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX52 YCE shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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