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YD52 HLH

2002 BMW R Series

Brown Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,506 mi
Last recorded31,506 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 HLH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 31,506 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 31,506 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 25 Aug 2024 31,503 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 31,497 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 31,193 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,596 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 30,596 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,106 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 25,771 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,176 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 24,347 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,179 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,624 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 19,391 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 17,280 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 13,936 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 8,773 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 5,528 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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YD52 HLH is a 2002 BMW R Series in Brown with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD52 HLH, 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 YD52 HLH registered?

YD52 HLH is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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The MOT history for YD52 HLH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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