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WX52 LHR

2002 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,928 mi
Last recorded27,928 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 LHR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 27,928 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 27,928 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 27,382 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,078 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 26,763 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 26,369 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 26,369 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,098 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 23,365 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 20,388 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 15,249 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 15,249 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 12,191 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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WX52 LHR is a 2002 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LHR, 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 WX52 LHR registered?

WX52 LHR is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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The MOT history for WX52 LHR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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