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YE02 AVJ

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

98,551 mi
Last recorded98,551 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 98,551 miles

rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 8 May 2025 95,908 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 93,925 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 92,001 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 91,299 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 90,485 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Hub bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,380 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 88,924 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear disc slightly distorted

slightly reduced dampening rear

Pass 29 Jun 2018 87,311 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 87,310 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2016 87,149 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 85,495 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 83,456 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

abs warning light flashing

Pass 20 May 2013 80,960 miles

ABS lamp on.

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,938 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,069 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,829 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,175 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,138 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,967 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 29,066 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 AVJ is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AVJ, 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 AVJ registered?

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

Is YE02 AVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE02 AVJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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