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LB51 UAF

2002 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,544 mi
Last recorded35,544 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW F Series18,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 UAF
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 35,544 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 35,528 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 34,349 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 33,698 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 33,070 miles

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 31,690 miles

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 31,690 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2016 31,324 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 30,150 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,117 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 29,061 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,652 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,509 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 25,509 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 23,961 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,078 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,609 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 21,418 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 16,205 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 16,076 miles

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

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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LB51 UAF is a 2002 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB51 UAF, 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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LB51 UAF is a 2002 BMW F Series, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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