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LA51 SXY

2002 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,428 mi
Last recorded45,428 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW K Series28,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 SXY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 45,428 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 44,684 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 43,761 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 43,751 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 40,268 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Rear combined braking system not working as designed.

Fail 4 Aug 2020 40,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Rear combined braking system not working as designed.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 37,720 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 36,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 36,011 miles

Brake hose excessively stretched from master cylinder on l/h lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 34,651 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 34,233 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 33,097 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 29,099 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 25,205 miles

gear lever very loose

rear tyre valve poor

steering damper has slight leak

Pass 12 May 2010 22,163 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,699 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 19,221 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 19,221 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,207 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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LA51 SXY is a 2002 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LA51 SXY, 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

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What year was LA51 SXY registered?

LA51 SXY is a 2002 BMW K Series, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is LA51 SXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 SXY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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