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WX52 LHP

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,587 mi
Last recorded52,587 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 LHP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 52,587 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 51,805 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 51,309 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 50,971 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 49,867 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 47,588 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,866 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 41,811 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,749 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,188 miles

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

Nearside Lower Oil leak

slight play in rear drive crown bearing.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,859 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 35,302 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 35,302 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,532 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 34,509 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,847 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Handlebar bag affects movement of bars, but lock to lock movement still present.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

gear lever stiff in operation

Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,498 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 31,498 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 21,366 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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WX52 LHP is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WX52 LHP, 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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WX52 LHP is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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