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KG02 VTJ

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,921 mi
Last recorded124,921 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 VTJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 124,921 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 121,662 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 6 Apr 2024 117,918 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 114,710 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 113,139 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 105,471 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 102,312 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 95,614 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 90,677 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 85,277 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 79,822 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 73,855 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 68,268 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 63,954 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,482 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 55,643 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 51,312 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 45,380 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 340,271 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 34,856 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 27,972 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 VTJ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol 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 KG02 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

KG02 VTJ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is KG02 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG02 VTJ 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.

Does KG02 VTJ have outstanding finance?

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