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KP02 YFU

2002 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

28,387 mi
Last recorded28,387 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW F Series18,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 YFU
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 28,387 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 28,387 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 27,330 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 25,881 miles

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 21 May 2024 25,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 6 Apr 2023 25,873 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 25,856 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 25,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 24,482 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 24,349 miles

Cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 16 Nov 2016 23,031 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 23,031 miles

Central Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released Front brake light switch faulty (1.3.1e)

Central Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Fork seals leaking badly. (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength Rear brake pads below limit (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Oct 2014 22,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 22,971 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 21,673 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 20,063 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,227 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 16,742 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 14,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 14,021 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,973 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 8,368 miles

front tyre on 2mm

rear tyre on 4mm

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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KP02 YFU is a 2002 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KP02 YFU, 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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KP02 YFU is a 2002 BMW F Series, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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