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NY51 YVK

2002 BMW 130

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,487 mi
Last recorded101,487 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 YVK
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 101,487 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2025 84,079 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 67,826 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 24 Jun 2024 67,690 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 10 Jul 2023 53,599 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 53,553 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 53,551 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 49,852 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 49,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 102,506 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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NY51 YVK is a 2002 BMW 130 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a BMW 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NY51 YVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NY51 YVK registered?

NY51 YVK is a 2002 BMW 130, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is NY51 YVK safe to buy?

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