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YO52 FGV

2002 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,190 mi
Last recorded53,190 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 FGV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,190 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 53,190 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 52,838 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,565 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 51,557 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 45,773 miles

Rear brake is slightly binding

Fail 13 May 2015 45,773 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear brake is slightly binding

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2014 39,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 36,793 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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YO52 FGV is a 2002 BMW R Series in White with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YO52 FGV, 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 YO52 FGV registered?

YO52 FGV is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for YO52 FGV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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