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RK02 HSY

2002 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,840 mi
Last recorded78,840 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW K Series28,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 HSY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 78,840 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 77,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 76,683 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 73,606 miles

steering damper leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2021 72,557 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 72,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 72,319 miles

Steering Damper leaking Fluid

Fail 25 Jan 2019 72,319 miles

Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Steering Damper leaking Fluid

Pass 10 Feb 2018 67,802 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey manifold (bolts appear to be loose) (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 61,241 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated collector box (7.1.1a)

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

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

handlebar bar grips worn

Fail 14 Feb 2017 61,241 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated collector box (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on registration plate (1.1.3a)

handlebar bar grips worn

Pass 29 Sep 2015 54,848 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 52,475 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 4,805 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 47,195 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,791 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,083 miles

Small 4mm cut in rear tyre not serious

Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,868 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 34,919 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

front tyre worn to 2mm

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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RK02 HSY is a 2002 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 RK02 HSY, 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 RK02 HSY registered?

RK02 HSY is a 2002 BMW K Series, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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