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W18 VON

2002 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

1,552 mi
Last recorded1,552 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW K Series28,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 VON
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 1,552 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 21,843 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 1,501 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 1,501 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 1,501 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023 20,554 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 20,554 miles

Central Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 1,079 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 20,535 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 380 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil off side fork seal slight weap (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 20,389 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 20,367 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 19,966 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 19,841 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 347 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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W18 VON is a 2002 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W18 VON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W18 VON?

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What year was W18 VON registered?

W18 VON is a 2002 BMW K Series, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is W18 VON safe to buy?

The MOT history for W18 VON shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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