CarVerify

Free Car Check

WK02 YDU

2002 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,795 mi
Last recorded66,795 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 YDU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 66,795 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 56,110 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 42,638 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 42,515 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside oil leak l/h side

Pass 28 Nov 2019 34,205 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 32,087 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 30,012 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 27,371 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 25,490 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 25,490 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 21,040 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 16,494 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 16,423 miles

front tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 2 Nov 2011 12,923 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 12,732 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 11,122 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 11,059 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 9,402 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 8,287 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 8,287 miles

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

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

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)

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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WK02 YDU is a 2002 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WK02 YDU, 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

How do I check the history of WK02 YDU?

You can check the full history of WK02 YDU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WK02 YDU registered?

WK02 YDU is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 August 2002.

Is WK02 YDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK02 YDU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK02 YDU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WK02 YDU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.