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WV52 AAE

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,245 mi
Last recorded34,245 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 AAE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 34,245 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 30,745 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 30,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 30,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 30,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 30,547 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation Rear brake switch faulty (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 29,966 miles

Front Front tyre showing signs of age, date stamped 9 years old.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 29,628 miles

Front Tyre now showing signs of age.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 29,628 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 27,862 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 26,068 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 25,634 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 23,289 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,531 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,004 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 13,866 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 10,093 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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WV52 AAE is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV52 AAE, 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 WV52 AAE registered?

WV52 AAE is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is WV52 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 AAE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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