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WF52 GWP

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

26,882 mi
Last recorded26,882 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 GWP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2020 26,882 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 26,179 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 24,532 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 24,504 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

brake failure light on dash

Pass 25 May 2013 22,946 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 22,912 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2010 21,415 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 25 May 2010 21,415 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2008 17,059 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 17,059 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2007 9,900 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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WF52 GWP is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WF52 GWP, 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 WF52 GWP registered?

WF52 GWP is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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The MOT history for WF52 GWP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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