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KJ02 YLS

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

223,060 mi
Last recorded223,060 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 YLS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 223,060 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 202,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 202,674 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Additional braking device damaged Brake pad sensor (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy at time of test

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 175,186 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 156,325 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

O/S/F droplink has slight play

O/S/F steering gaiter slightly leaking

Rear brake disc worn

Fail 28 Jan 2014 140,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 140,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 137,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 137,372 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 131,248 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres on wear bars,wear in n/s r link rod,horn tone poor

Pass 24 Feb 2012 131,248 miles

rear tyres on wear bars,wear in n/s r link rod,horn tone poor

Pass 14 Feb 2011 126,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 126,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 119,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 110,575 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 99,921 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2007 89,512 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 77,265 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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KJ02 YLS 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 72.2%.

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 KJ02 YLS, 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 KJ02 YLS registered?

KJ02 YLS is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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