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RO51 RZY

2002 BMW F Series

Orange Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,538 mi
Last recorded34,538 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW F Series18,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 RZY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 34,538 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 33,734 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 33,693 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 33,693 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 32,484 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 32,476 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 32,384 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 32,382 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,305 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 29,305 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,245 miles

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

hand grips slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,681 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 28,681 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,490 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,640 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,684 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 9,511 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 6,455 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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RO51 RZY is a 2002 BMW F Series in Orange with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RO51 RZY, 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 RO51 RZY registered?

RO51 RZY is a 2002 BMW F Series, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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