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KB51 BZS

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

186,000 mi
Last recorded186,000 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 BZS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 186,000 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody covered heavily with underseal

Pass 11 Jan 2025 182,846 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2023 179,454 miles

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

Rear underbody covered in sealant

Pass 15 Jan 2023 176,438 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 173,060 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 165,906 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 165,301 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2020 163,844 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 152,016 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 139,105 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 134,722 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 134,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 130,336 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 122,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 116,347 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 116,345 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 108,651 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 103,322 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 97,225 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 90,944 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 84,205 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 77,681 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 69,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 62,246 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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KB51 BZS is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KB51 BZS, 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 KB51 BZS registered?

KB51 BZS is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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