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WA02 DVL

2002 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,178 mi
Last recorded51,178 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 DVL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 51,178 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 50,730 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 50,716 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 47,657 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 47,644 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 47,601 miles

Fork dust seals corroded

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,580 miles

Fork dust seals corroded

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stacions (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Lighting subframe (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 47,536 miles

Fork dust seals perished

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Subframe (6.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions (2.3.1)

Offside Front Wheel bearing oil seal showing signs of oil weep

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,430 miles

Fork dust seals perished

Pass 8 Jun 2013 47,033 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 47,033 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,645 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,392 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,606 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,795 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,284 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,477 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 DVL is a 2002 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DVL, 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 WA02 DVL registered?

WA02 DVL is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is WA02 DVL safe to buy?

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