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KD51 VJP

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

319,255 mi
Last recorded319,255 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 VJP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 319,255 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 308,912 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Apr 2021 308,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2020 291,248 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 276,095 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 257,232 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 234,882 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 217,737 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2013 200,832 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 184,323 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 172,948 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 161,666 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 161,666 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 144,638 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 128,633 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 112,026 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 94,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 87,397 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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KD51 VJP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KD51 VJP, 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 KD51 VJP registered?

KD51 VJP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is KD51 VJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD51 VJP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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