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VN02 TUV

2002 BMW F Series

Orange Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,641 mi
Last recorded7,641 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW F Series18,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 TUV
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 7,641 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 7,641 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 7,404 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 7,404 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Horn not working Does not work until steering is turned to the right. Emits a dull noise (7.7 (a))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Steering bearings notchy with wheel raised or lowered in centre of travel (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Tank rail insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2022 7,205 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front offside fork seal misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre cracking due to age

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 7,205 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front offside fork seal misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre cracking due to age

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 6,573 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 6,573 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 5,742 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 1,246 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. front fork stanchions pitted (2.3.1)

number plate light not illuminating

Pass 5 May 2017 405 miles

Rear Number plate light inoperative

Pass 20 May 2016

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

Pass 27 May 2015 13,201 miles

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

number plate light fails to operate

Pass 10 Apr 2014 11,946 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 11,529 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 11,330 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,650 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 9,897 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 9,897 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 9,026 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 TUV is a 2002 BMW F Series in Orange with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TUV, 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 VN02 TUV registered?

VN02 TUV is a 2002 BMW F Series, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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