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LJ52 YWC

2002 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,063 mi
Last recorded40,063 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW K Series28,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 YWC
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 40,063 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 39,689 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 39,689 miles

Headlamp aim too high Bulb loose. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 39,254 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 36,970 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 36,908 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 36,828 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 36,600 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 35,984 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,472 miles

Rear Disc Has slight play onto the Floating rivets,

Pass 25 May 2012 33,812 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 33,287 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 33,287 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 32,299 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 30,234 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 28,279 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,435 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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LJ52 YWC is a 2002 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LJ52 YWC, 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 LJ52 YWC registered?

LJ52 YWC is a 2002 BMW K Series, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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The MOT history for LJ52 YWC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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