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WA02 DTO

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,798 mi
Last recorded85,798 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 DTO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 85,798 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 84,387 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 84,351 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 84,256 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 84,123 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 83,948 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 83,843 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 83,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 83,513 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 79,766 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 78,468 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 71,541 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,541 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,606 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,883 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,326 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,734 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 51,186 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,753 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 37,000 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 DTO is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DTO, 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 DTO registered?

WA02 DTO is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 May 2002.

Is WA02 DTO safe to buy?

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