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VN02 HYS

2002 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

39,828 mi
Last recorded39,828 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW F Series18,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 HYS
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 39,828 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 39,828 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 39,613 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pillion foot rests very short

Fail 19 Nov 2024 39,613 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pillion foot rests very short

Pass 14 Sep 2023 38,936 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 38,936 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever insecure Lock nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 30,708 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger foot rest very short

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 30,707 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger footrest short

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 26,443 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 26,441 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 26,130 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,120 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 26,120 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 25,526 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 25,525 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,186 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 24,488 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 20,718 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 18,407 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 10,584 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 2,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Passengers nearside grab rail is insecure

Rear Carrier is insecure

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 2,656 miles

Passengers nearside grab rail is insecure

Rear Carrier is insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2006 620 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 417 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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VN02 HYS is a 2002 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VN02 HYS, 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

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What year was VN02 HYS registered?

VN02 HYS is a 2002 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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