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W639 WKH

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,248 mi
Last recorded60,248 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW639 WKH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 60,248 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 59,228 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 58,773 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 57,813 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,026 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 54,887 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 54,588 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 53,660 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 52,120 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 50,782 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,772 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 50,726 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 50,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,680 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,556 miles

ABS warning light on

Pass 29 Oct 2011 50,418 miles

ABS warning light on

Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,042 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,709 miles

ABS warning light indicates a fault

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,471 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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W639 WKH is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W639 WKH, 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

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What year was W639 WKH registered?

W639 WKH is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is W639 WKH safe to buy?

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