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KC02 NPA

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,486 mi
Last recorded143,486 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 NPA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 143,486 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 143,486 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 134,306 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 118,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 6 Jul 2010 118,071 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 2 Jul 2009 105,772 miles

FRONT LOWER PANEL INSECURE

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Jul 2009 105,772 miles

FRONT LOWER PANEL INSECURE

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Jul 2008 90,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 90,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 64,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear nearside outer upper suspension joint showing signs of leakage from dust cover, still serviceable

Fail 27 Jun 2007 64,544 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 52,488 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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KC02 NPA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KC02 NPA, 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 KC02 NPA registered?

KC02 NPA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is KC02 NPA safe to buy?

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