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D885 VKJ

2002 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,120 mi
Last recorded72,120 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW K Series28,823 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD885 VKJ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,120 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,669 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 71,301 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 71,301 miles

Sidecar front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Pass 14 May 2011 70,742 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 70,742 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2010 69,401 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 67,364 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 67,364 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 May 2008 63,716 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 58,763 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 58,093 miles

Nearside Rear Sidecar direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Sidecar direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 56,522 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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D885 VKJ is a 2002 BMW K Series in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D885 VKJ, 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 D885 VKJ?

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What year was D885 VKJ registered?

D885 VKJ is a 2002 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is D885 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D885 VKJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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