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SV02 YFM

2002 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

53,044 mi
Last recorded53,044 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW K Series28,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 YFM
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 53,044 miles

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

Oil leak at engine

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2021 53,044 miles

Front Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is adversely affected (2.1.4 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak at engine

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 52,733 miles

exhaust hanger rubber missing

side stand bearing has play

Fail 1 May 2020 52,733 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust hanger rubber missing

side stand bearing has play

Pass 9 May 2019 49,436 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 2 May 2018 42,280 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2017 36,722 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Oil leak ()

coolant radiators badly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 36,722 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play bevel gear paralever bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Oil leak ()

coolant radiators badly corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 32,402 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play for bevel gear to swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 May 2016 32,402 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play for bevel gear to swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,381 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 30,381 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 29,554 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 29,554 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,365 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,172 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 25,166 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,373 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 19,768 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 14,577 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 10,516 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 7,687 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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SV02 YFM is a 2002 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV02 YFM, 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 SV02 YFM registered?

SV02 YFM is a 2002 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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