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LC02 EFV

2002 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,393 mi
Last recorded19,393 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW F Series18,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 EFV
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 19,393 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 18,871 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 18,869 miles

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

Front forks slightly pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 18,596 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 18,596 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 17,363 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 17,363 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2015 17,011 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 17,028 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 16,380 miles

Front side light not functioning

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 16,380 miles

Front side light not functioning

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,288 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 16,245 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 13,578 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 May 2006 10,435 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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LC02 EFV is a 2002 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC02 EFV, 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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What year was LC02 EFV registered?

LC02 EFV is a 2002 BMW F Series, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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