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WX52 LJL

2002 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,590 mi
Last recorded11,590 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW F Series18,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 LJL
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 11,590 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 11,202 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 10,803 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 10,478 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 10,175 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 9,592 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 9,592 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen slanted to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 9,201 miles

Exhaust mounting nuts corroded.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 9,009 miles

Exhaust mounting bolts rusty.

Fail 26 Feb 2019 9,009 miles

Exhaust mounting bolts rusty.

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 8,489 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Silencer clamp bolt rusty. (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear brake pads low.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 7,836 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 7,836 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 7,275 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 6,718 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 6,242 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 5,026 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 5,026 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 3,766 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 3,483 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 2,987 miles

Slight perishing of both tyres between tread blocks.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 2,516 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2008 2,271 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 1,652 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 LJL is a 2002 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJL, 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 LJL registered?

WX52 LJL is a 2002 BMW F Series, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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