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AR51 KJY

2002 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,178 mi
Last recorded60,178 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW F Series18,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 KJY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 60,178 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 56,092 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 52,251 miles

Front Brake fluid level not visible. Cloudy lens?

Fail 3 Jul 2023 62,236 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swinging arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid level not visible. Cloudy lens?

Pass 3 Dec 2021 51,938 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 51,938 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 50,080 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 50,080 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,435 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 40,005 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 33,435 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 28,444 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 24,002 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 23,336 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,275 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,855 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 9,923 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 9,838 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 9,660 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 8,318 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 6,773 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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AR51 KJY is a 2002 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 18,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR51 KJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AR51 KJY registered?

AR51 KJY is a 2002 BMW F Series, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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