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KC51 XTE

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,484 mi
Last recorded82,484 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 XTE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 82,484 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 82,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 76,284 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 71,611 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 59,819 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 59,672 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre treads low

front brake pads low

rear pads low

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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KC51 XTE is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KC51 XTE, 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

How do I check the history of KC51 XTE?

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What year was KC51 XTE registered?

KC51 XTE is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is KC51 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC51 XTE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KC51 XTE have outstanding finance?

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