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OW52 YCX

2002 BMW F Series

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,908 mi
Last recorded32,908 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW F Series18,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 YCX
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 32,908 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 32,870 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 31,703 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 28,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp taped for correct beam image

Pass 5 Mar 2021 23,803 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 23,803 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 23,775 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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OW52 YCX is a 2002 BMW F Series in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OW52 YCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW52 YCX registered?

OW52 YCX is a 2002 BMW F Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is OW52 YCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW52 YCX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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