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PO52 YYG

2002 BMW K Series

Purple Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,627 mi
Last recorded30,627 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW K Series28,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 YYG
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 30,627 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 30,510 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 30,016 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 28,414 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 28,384 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 25,652 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 25,290 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 25,230 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 22,103 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 17,584 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 15,938 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 15,424 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 14,872 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 14,322 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,525 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 13,114 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 12,451 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 12,149 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 12,149 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 11,595 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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PO52 YYG is a 2002 BMW K Series in Purple with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2002 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 28,823 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 PO52 YYG, 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 PO52 YYG registered?

PO52 YYG is a 2002 BMW K Series, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is PO52 YYG safe to buy?

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