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YT02 KNY

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,734 mi
Last recorded38,734 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 KNY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 38,734 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 37,346 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 36,528 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 36,528 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 35,104 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 34,229 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 31,168 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 28,170 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 26,819 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 26,819 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,296 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,721 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 17,882 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 16,920 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 16,186 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 15,033 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,186 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,399 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 10,910 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 9,809 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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YT02 KNY is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YT02 KNY, 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 YT02 KNY registered?

YT02 KNY is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is YT02 KNY safe to buy?

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