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VF02 NMY

2002 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,142 mi
Last recorded18,142 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW F Series18,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 NMY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 18,142 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 18,092 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 17,748 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 17,748 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 15,614 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2006 10,927 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 10,927 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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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VF02 NMY is a 2002 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VF02 NMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VF02 NMY?

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What year was VF02 NMY registered?

VF02 NMY is a 2002 BMW F Series, first registered on 19 August 2002.

Is VF02 NMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF02 NMY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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