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GJ02 XEN

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

162,619 mi
Last recorded162,619 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 XEN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 162,619 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 156,115 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe is corroding

Offside Front metal brake pipe is corroding

Offside Rear outer sill/inner sill jacking point corroded to excess repairs advised

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wheel arches are corroding

Fail 14 Jun 2025 155,899 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe is corroding

Offside Front metal brake pipe is corroding

Offside Rear outer sill/inner sill jacking point corroded to excess repairs advised

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wheel arches are corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2024 148,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand break leaver high little reserve travel left

Fail 7 Jun 2024 147,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand break leaver high little reserve travel left

Pass 30 May 2023 139,310 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe is corroding

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front metal brake pipe is corroding

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 139,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe is corroding

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front metal brake pipe is corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 128,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 118,159 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 110,677 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 102,277 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 22 Feb 2018 94,028 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2017 87,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both on the limit (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal off flexi to front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes under car damp with fluid?

Fail 21 Feb 2017 87,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both on the limit (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal off flexi to front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes under car damp with fluid?

Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,870 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 73,148 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 65,575 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 65,573 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 58,568 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 52,208 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,422 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,946 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,832 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,352 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,772 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,447 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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GJ02 XEN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel 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 GJ02 XEN, 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.

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What year was GJ02 XEN registered?

GJ02 XEN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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