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KD02 STX

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,123 mi
Last recorded148,123 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD02 STX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 148,123 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 143,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2011 143,238 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 129,063 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Nov 2010 129,063 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/front inner brake pad wearing low

Pass 10 Nov 2009 113,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Nov 2009 113,964 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2008 99,504 miles

covers fitted under car

front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 23 Oct 2008 99,504 miles

Offside Outer Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted under car

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2007 85,255 miles

both rear tyre depths 2.5mm

Pass 8 Aug 2006 68,183 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 68,183 miles

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

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

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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KD02 STX is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol 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 KD02 STX, 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 KD02 STX registered?

KD02 STX is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is KD02 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD02 STX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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