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YIL 8746

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,377 mi
Last recorded43,377 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 8746
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 43,377 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 43,147 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 43,122 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 42,628 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 41,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 39,430 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 39,430 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 38,298 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 38,197 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 36,931 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,157 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 32,437 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,568 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 29,568 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,443 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,079 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 12,591 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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YIL 8746 is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YIL 8746, 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 YIL 8746 registered?

YIL 8746 is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is YIL 8746 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIL 8746 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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