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KG02 NYO

2002 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,432 mi
Last recorded172,432 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 NYO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 172,432 miles

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

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

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

both wipers slightley smearing.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 161,708 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 161,447 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 148,686 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 137,196 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 137,196 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 127,565 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 127,556 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2008 122,317 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 122,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 119,973 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 115,788 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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KG02 NYO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KG02 NYO, 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 KG02 NYO registered?

KG02 NYO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is KG02 NYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG02 NYO shows 12 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.

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