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AM51 SXO

2002 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,268 mi
Last recorded33,268 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW K Series28,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 SXO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 33,268 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 33,188 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 40,242 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Rusty (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,413 miles

Both tyres soft

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Surface rust (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,967 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

abs light flashing continuous

Fail 6 Apr 2016 35,967 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

abs light flashing continuous

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,252 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,154 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,577 miles

front brake hose feruules rusty

front pads approx 2-3mm

Pass 4 Jun 2011 23,217 miles

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

front pads spprox/half worn

front tyre worn low in places

rear brake disc needs replacing

Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,981 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

rear tyre worn low

Pass 9 May 2009 14,205 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 14,205 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 9,421 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 9,421 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,085 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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AM51 SXO is a 2002 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 28,823 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM51 SXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 24 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM51 SXO?

You can check the full history of AM51 SXO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AM51 SXO registered?

AM51 SXO is a 2002 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AM51 SXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 SXO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM51 SXO have outstanding finance?

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