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KF02 EKL

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,586 mi
Last recorded145,586 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 EKL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 145,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both main pipes ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise from bearing (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 136,487 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 128,084 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 119,019 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp broken

Fail 14 Mar 2014 119,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 14 Jun 2013 118,917 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 114,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 103,977 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2011 103,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2010 91,610 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 82,288 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 73,335 miles

advise hand brake just passed

Pass 31 Mar 2007 63,734 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp inner insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2006 50,644 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KF02 EKL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KF02 EKL, 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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KF02 EKL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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