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LEO 10Y

2002 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

18,600 mi
Last recorded18,600 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW K Series28,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEO 10Y
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 18,600 miles

Brake cable insecure broken (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2025 18,409 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 18,386 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2024 17,352 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 15,435 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 14,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 14,111 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 13,745 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 13,745 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort X2 (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 13,265 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 11,416 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 9,380 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 6,947 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 6,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 6,733 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 6,698 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 6,698 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 6,693 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 5,692 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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LEO 10Y is a 2002 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LEO 10Y, 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 LEO 10Y registered?

LEO 10Y is a 2002 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LEO 10Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEO 10Y shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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