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AK51 KWO

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,289 mi
Last recorded140,289 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 KWO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 140,289 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 137,717 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 128,792 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 118,047 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 118,047 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 108,901 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 98,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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AK51 KWO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 106,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK51 KWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK51 KWO?

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What year was AK51 KWO registered?

AK51 KWO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is AK51 KWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 KWO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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