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RK02 HRU

2002 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,430 mi
Last recorded51,430 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW F Series18,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 HRU
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 51,430 miles

rear shock pivot slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2025 51,163 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 49,919 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 48,565 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 48,247 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 47,751 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 47,157 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 46,414 miles

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

squeek rear pads strip/clean reqd

Pass 18 May 2018 44,899 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,171 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 43,171 miles

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

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 41,618 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,403 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,396 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 41,396 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,243 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 39,984 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,984 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 37,568 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,307 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 37,307 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,279 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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RK02 HRU is a 2002 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RK02 HRU, 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 RK02 HRU registered?

RK02 HRU is a 2002 BMW F Series, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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