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2002 BMW K Series 1.2L Petrol · YE02 AVL

YE02 AVL

2002 BMW K Series (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30/07/2002. Recorded mileage 22,735 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW K SERIES
Year / Origin
2002 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18/05/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
22,735 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/05/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
1171cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This 2002 BMW K Series demonstrates a clean recent maintenance trend, concluding with a pass on 20 May 2024 at 22,735 miles with zero advisories or defects recorded. The overall roadworthiness status is sound, marking a direct recovery from its preceding test failure. The sparse MOT history reveals an exceptionally low mileage accumulation of roughly 947 miles per year, bringing the total to just 22,735 miles over 24 years. A notable two-year gap exists between the failed test on 24 June 2022 at 23,732 miles and the subsequent pass in May 2024. The recorded odometer reading actually dropped by three miles between these two tests, which points toward either a clerical input error during testing or a period where the instrument cluster was disconnected or replaced. Prospective buyers must inspect the machine thoroughly in person, paying particular attention to perishable rubber components, fork seals, and fuel system integrity due to the extended periods of inactivity implied by the low mileage. The unusual mileage discrepancy between 2022 and 2024 necessitates a careful check of the service documentation and wiring harness behind the instrument panel. Although no structural corrosion or mechanical defects appeared on the recent test certificates, fluid degradation and perished tyres remain primary risks for machines left standing for long durations.

YE02 AVL Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2024
  • 22,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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YE02 AVL Mileage History

  1. 24/06/202222,732 mi
  2. 20/05/202422,735 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 2 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

YE02 AVL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 15:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW K Series (YE02 AVL) between June 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Steering linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”; “Fuel pipe union leaking r/h/s coupling leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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