2002 BMW R Series 1.1L Petrol · SP02 SWY
2002 BMW R Series (1.1L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 73,761 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW R SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP02 SWY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 73,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP02 SWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW R Series (SP02 SWY) between January 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
SP02 SWY Mileage History
- 17/01/202273,424 mi
- 09/12/202373,695 mi+271 mi
- 16/05/202573,751 mi+56 mi
- 22/05/202573,761 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 101 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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