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YT02 KOU

2002 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,885 mi
Last recorded33,885 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 KOU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 33,885 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 33,885 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 32,818 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 31,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 30,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 29,924 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 27,036 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 24,267 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 23,375 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 22,203 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 19,529 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 16,120 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 14,033 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 9,526 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 9,526 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 7,356 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 6,494 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 5,822 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 KOU is a 2002 BMW R Series in Yellow 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 YT02 KOU, 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 KOU registered?

YT02 KOU is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YT02 KOU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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