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WR52 AVW

2002 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,810 mi
Last recorded27,810 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW K Series28,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 AVW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 27,810 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 27,302 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 27,286 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 26,482 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 25,605 miles

Offside Oil leak of engine ()

Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,263 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,943 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,332 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,470 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 23,470 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 21,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,151 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 16,130 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,480 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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WR52 AVW is a 2002 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WR52 AVW, 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 WR52 AVW registered?

WR52 AVW is a 2002 BMW K Series, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is WR52 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR52 AVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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