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CN52 YCM

2002 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,446 mi
Last recorded38,446 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW K Series28,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 YCM
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 38,446 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2024 38,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 36,732 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 36,090 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2022 36,088 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2020 34,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 33,197 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 31,632 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 31,606 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 26,418 miles

brake warning light illuminated, all brakes working fine at time of test, pass and advise

Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,283 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 22,121 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 21,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

brake warning light on clocks illuminated

Fail 12 Oct 2012 21,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

brake warning light on clocks illuminated

Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,031 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 17,484 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 14,842 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 12,948 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 7,243 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 4,639 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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CN52 YCM is a 2002 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CN52 YCM, 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.

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CN52 YCM is a 2002 BMW K Series, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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