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RK02 HTC

2002 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,268 mi
Last recorded62,268 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW K Series28,823 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 62,268 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 62,264 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

with front brake applied rear brake effort decreases as if cylinder is faulty.should be checked at dealers for fault!!

Pass 23 May 2017 62,071 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,304 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 61,191 miles

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

Oil drip found which appears to have come from steering damper. Customer has receipt for this from someone who has fitted new seals. So not sure if this is a failure to clean up or damper is leaking slightly.

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 61,170 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,780 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,073 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,305 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,156 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 48,028 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,803 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,971 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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RK02 HTC is a 2002 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RK02 HTC, 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 HTC registered?

RK02 HTC is a 2002 BMW K Series, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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