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WA02 DSY

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,187 mi
Last recorded66,187 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 DSY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 66,187 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 65,810 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 65,374 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 65,374 miles

Stop lamp not working Replaced bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 65,057 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 65,057 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 63,418 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 62,707 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 62,255 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 60,344 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 60,344 miles

Central Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Central Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,149 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,422 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 55,204 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 50,365 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 44,582 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,503 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 32,786 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,339 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,941 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 16,689 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,684 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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WA02 DSY is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WA02 DSY, 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 WA02 DSY registered?

WA02 DSY is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is WA02 DSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 DSY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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