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RO51 TAF

2002 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,988 mi
Last recorded19,988 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW F Series18,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 TAF
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 19,988 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 18,811 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

gear change slightly loose

rear tyre pressure low

Fail 19 Nov 2014 18,811 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

gear change slightly loose

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 12 Nov 2013 14,880 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 14,832 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 14,652 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive belt sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

handlebar slightly deformed

Pass 30 Aug 2012 12,951 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2011 12,937 miles

Rear rubber tyre valve stem cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2011 12,937 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear rubber tyre valve stem cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,688 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 12,371 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 11,269 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 8,887 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 TAF is a 2002 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TAF, 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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RO51 TAF is a 2002 BMW F Series, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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