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YE02 AVC

2002 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,867 mi
Last recorded34,867 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 AVC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 34,867 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 33,874 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 33,324 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 32,755 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 32,359 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 31,948 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,667 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 31,667 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 31,143 miles

right lower screen bracket snapped off

Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,251 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 27,095 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,017 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 18,617 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,590 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 18,567 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 18,567 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 16,698 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 14,169 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 AVC is a 2002 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YE02 AVC, 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 AVC registered?

YE02 AVC is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 June 2002.

Is YE02 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE02 AVC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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