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YF52 BDY

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,733 mi
Last recorded7,733 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 BDY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 7,733 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 7,273 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 7,239 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 7,100 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 6,737 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 6,325 miles

Both tyres old.

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 6,325 miles

Both tyres old.

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 5,422 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 5,000 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 3,511 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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YF52 BDY is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YF52 BDY, 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

How do I check the history of YF52 BDY?

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What year was YF52 BDY registered?

YF52 BDY is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is YF52 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF52 BDY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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