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YJ02 WXG

2002 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,622 mi
Last recorded77,622 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 WXG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 77,622 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 77,622 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 76,872 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 75,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,885 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 66,679 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,252 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,308 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 5,530 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 55,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 52,882 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,249 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 47,506 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 43,527 miles

front tyre has puncture repair

Fail 12 Jun 2008 43,527 miles

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

front tyre has puncture repair

Pass 29 May 2007 37,453 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 32,419 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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YJ02 WXG is a 2002 BMW R Series in Orange with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YJ02 WXG, 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 YJ02 WXG registered?

YJ02 WXG is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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