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GF02 TAV

2002 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,347 mi
Last recorded50,347 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW K Series28,823 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 TAV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,347 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,347 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 50,233 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Pass 10 May 2011 46,177 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 46,177 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 40,461 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,316 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,593 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 31,363 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,952 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,437 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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GF02 TAV is a 2002 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GF02 TAV, 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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What year was GF02 TAV registered?

GF02 TAV is a 2002 BMW K Series, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is GF02 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 TAV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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