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B16 GKX

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,664 mi
Last recorded79,664 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GKX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2010 79,664 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 66,805 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2008 54,365 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 45,140 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 38,801 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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B16 GKX is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B16 GKX, 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

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What year was B16 GKX registered?

B16 GKX is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is B16 GKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 GKX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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