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WX52 LJJ

2002 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,392 mi
Last recorded47,392 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW F Series18,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 LJJ
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 47,392 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 47,392 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 43,883 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 40,465 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 36,911 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 34,843 miles

Exhaust noisy corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 34,843 miles

Rear Road spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 33,636 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 33,626 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 32,143 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Small hole and cord showing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Forks slightly corroded both (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 32,143 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Small hole and cord showing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Forks slightly corroded both (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 30,103 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,438 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 28,115 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 26,397 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 25,301 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,700 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,609 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 17,849 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 12,676 miles

fuel cap ruber perishing stone penetration in belt

Pass 5 Jul 2007 8,289 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 1,360 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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WX52 LJJ is a 2002 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WX52 LJJ, 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 WX52 LJJ registered?

WX52 LJJ is a 2002 BMW F Series, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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