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KL51 JWU

2002 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,642 mi
Last recorded178,642 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 JWU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 178,642 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 178,642 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 171,855 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 171,855 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WATER BOTTLE IS FULL ? (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2017 161,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 153,433 miles

CLUTCH HOSE IS FOULING THE BEL HOUSING AND IS SLIGHTLY CHAFTED

Pass 9 Jan 2015 145,521 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 135,847 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 125,934 miles

1.5 LITRES OF 10W40 ENGINE HAD TO BE ADDED AS ENGINE OIL LEVEL WAS ONLY ON MINIMUM.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 125,934 miles

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

1.5 LITRES OF 10W40 ENGINE HAD TO BE ADDED AS ENGINE OIL LEVEL WAS ONLY ON MINIMUM.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 117,017 miles

1.5 LITRES OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED

Pass 13 Dec 2010 107,031 miles

1 LITRE OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED.

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

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

TYRE SIZE 225/55WR16 MICH PILOT PRIMACY.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 97,371 miles

1.5 litres of 10w40 oil added.

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 87,358 miles

HORN NOT VERY LOUD BUT CAN BE HEARD BY OTHER ROAD USERS.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 74,490 miles

appears to only have low tone horn working

Fail 2 Jan 2008 74,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

appears to only have low tone horn working

Pass 5 Jan 2007 61,151 miles

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

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

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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KL51 JWU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KL51 JWU, 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 KL51 JWU registered?

KL51 JWU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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The MOT history for KL51 JWU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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