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B10 PSX

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

144,463 mi
Last recorded144,463 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 PSX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 144,463 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 143,352 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 143,350 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 142,381 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 139,673 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 137,066 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 137,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded underneath vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle underneath vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 134,561 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 132,597 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 130,101 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 127,123 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 125,076 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 125,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 122,138 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 122,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 119,709 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 117,085 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 109,861 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 109,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 99,077 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 87,189 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 78,014 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,639 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,616 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 46,205 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 33,942 miles

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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B10 PSX is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 B10 PSX, 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 B10 PSX?

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What year was B10 PSX registered?

B10 PSX is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is B10 PSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 PSX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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