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YE02 AVB

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,720 mi
Last recorded48,720 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 AVB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 48,720 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 48,668 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 48,535 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 48,407 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 46,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 46,791 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,613 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 44,211 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,913 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 38,781 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 32,432 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,407 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 25,242 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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YE02 AVB is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YE02 AVB, 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 YE02 AVB registered?

YE02 AVB is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is YE02 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE02 AVB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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