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CA02 OJM

2002 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,934 mi
Last recorded50,934 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW F Series18,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 OJM
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 50,934 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2023 50,926 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 49,782 miles

front tyre perished/small splits in side wall

Pass 8 Mar 2021 48,311 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush drive rubbers worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spacer is cracked

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 45,839 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 43,847 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 42,561 miles

Front tyre has few small cracks in sidewall

Pass 26 May 2016 39,568 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 35,366 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 31,974 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 31,974 miles

fork dust seal rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,777 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 30,853 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,010 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 27,339 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 27,339 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,272 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 27,260 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 20,943 miles

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

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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CA02 OJM is a 2002 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CA02 OJM, 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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CA02 OJM is a 2002 BMW F Series, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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