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YO02 KNC

2002 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,158 mi
Last recorded39,158 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW F Series18,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 KNC
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 39,158 miles

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 39,147 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 35,896 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 35,896 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 34,860 miles

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

Front forks slightly pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2020 34,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 34,188 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,584 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 33,568 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,394 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 30,343 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 29,368 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,664 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,463 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 25,463 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 21,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,874 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,243 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,531 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 17,302 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 17,302 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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YO02 KNC 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 77.3%.

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 YO02 KNC, 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 YO02 KNC registered?

YO02 KNC is a 2002 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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