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PA02 HYJ

2002 BMW F Series

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,565 mi
Last recorded45,565 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW F Series18,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 HYJ
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 45,565 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 44,794 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 44,794 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 42,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 42,945 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect LED Bulb Replaced with Standard Item (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 42,342 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 36,910 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 35,961 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 34,328 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 33,272 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 33,063 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,831 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,775 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cushdrive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

oil leak which may go onto rear tyre advise checking asap

Pass 7 Jun 2014 30,231 miles
Pass 4 May 2013

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 May 2012 20,183 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 25 Jun 2011 19,116 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 19,116 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 16,340 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 16,340 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 11,457 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 11,438 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 6,971 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 6,778 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 6,778 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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PA02 HYJ is a 2002 BMW F Series in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 PA02 HYJ, 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 PA02 HYJ registered?

PA02 HYJ is a 2002 BMW F Series, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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