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KE02 CAO

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,149 mi
Last recorded135,149 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 CAO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 135,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 125,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 116,572 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 116,479 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 116,124 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 114,709 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 113,261 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 112,334 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 109,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 107,030 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 103,499 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 100,774 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,546 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 92,553 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres on 4mm with slight uneven wear

Pass 7 Aug 2012 87,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 83,913 miles

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

Rear tyre down to 3 & 3.5 mm

Pass 4 Aug 2010 78,224 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,779 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2008 69,534 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 63,638 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 55,996 miles

rear tyres low on tread

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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KE02 CAO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KE02 CAO, 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 KE02 CAO registered?

KE02 CAO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 April 2002.

Is KE02 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE02 CAO shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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