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RF51 BAD

2002 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,966 mi
Last recorded71,966 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW K Series28,823 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 BAD
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 71,966 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 70,954 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 70,937 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,707 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 69,699 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 67,520 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 67,512 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 66,727 miles

battery loose in tray

Fail 19 May 2020 66,727 miles

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery loose in tray

Pass 19 Aug 2019 66,431 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 66,431 miles

Front Steering damper insecure and fouling steering (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,762 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,436 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 60,966 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,569 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,234 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 60,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre very uneven wear. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,696 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 47,622 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,525 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,051 miles

Advice tyre has nail in it

advice rear brake disc loose

Pass 24 Nov 2007 24,820 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 14,784 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 14,784 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 12,099 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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RF51 BAD is a 2002 BMW K Series in Green with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF51 BAD, 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 RF51 BAD registered?

RF51 BAD is a 2002 BMW K Series, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is RF51 BAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 BAD shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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