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YK02 HZN

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,227 mi
Last recorded81,227 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 HZN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 81,227 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 80,449 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 80,449 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 79,982 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 79,982 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 79,935 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn mounting bolts. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 76,881 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 76,881 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Hand guards hitting screen on full lock

Pass 31 Mar 2022 73,921 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 73,418 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 73,344 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 72,885 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 72,862 miles

Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,433 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 66,030 miles

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

front callipers requires a service.

rear calliper requires a service.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 64,828 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyre tread worn uneven.

rear tyre tread worn uneven.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 61,749 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 55,231 miles

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

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

Reat tyre out of shape

Pass 5 May 2012 49,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 44,227 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 37,374 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,787 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,034 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 22,726 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,590 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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YK02 HZN is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK02 HZN, 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 YK02 HZN registered?

YK02 HZN is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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