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HT02 TKE

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,439 mi
Last recorded124,439 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 TKE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 124,439 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 124,389 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2014 123,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 98,623 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 87,923 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2011 87,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 77,666 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 67,890 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,244 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,695 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 49,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 39,187 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 39,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2005 39,095 miles

cuts in o/s/f & n/s/r tyre walls not exposing cord. both front tyres worn on edges.

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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HT02 TKE is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HT02 TKE, 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 HT02 TKE registered?

HT02 TKE is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 August 2002.

Is HT02 TKE safe to buy?

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