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EA02 FNY

2002 BMW F Series

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,899 mi
Last recorded44,899 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW F Series18,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 FNY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 44,899 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake binding

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 26 Aug 2017 44,888 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake binding

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,538 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 43,538 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 41,764 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Main beam warning lamp not working.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 33,716 miles

Centre Front Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,047 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 24,756 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 23,186 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 17,712 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 15,412 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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EA02 FNY is a 2002 BMW F Series in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA02 FNY, 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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EA02 FNY is a 2002 BMW F Series, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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