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Y201 JGC

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,157 mi
Last recorded19,157 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 JGC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,157 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 18,313 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 18,313 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 15,216 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 15,216 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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Y201 JGC is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y201 JGC, 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 Y201 JGC registered?

Y201 JGC is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is Y201 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y201 JGC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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