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OY52 OZA

2002 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,238 mi
Last recorded68,238 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW K Series28,823 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 OZA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 68,238 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,138 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 67,733 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,652 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 65,652 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 63,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 62,998 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 61,456 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 59,191 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 58,454 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,396 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 56,396 miles

Nearside Rear Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 5,966 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,607 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,627 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 47,627 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,944 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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OY52 OZA is a 2002 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,171cc 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 OY52 OZA, 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.

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What year was OY52 OZA registered?

OY52 OZA is a 2002 BMW K Series, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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