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MK02 JHH

2002 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

226,115 mi
Last recorded226,115 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 JHH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 226,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 225,865 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 217,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer drive shaft boot loose

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 217,081 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose fixing bolt missing (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer drive shaft boot loose

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 212,181 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 212,181 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Middle outersill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 212,181 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Middle outersill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 206,156 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 200,289 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 192,629 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 183,063 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 174,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 169,521 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 164,338 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 153,810 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 142,726 miles

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link arms

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 30 Apr 2013 132,620 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 132,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 120,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all rear subframe bushes worn!

rear tyres worn on inner edges!

Fail 26 Apr 2012 120,203 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all rear subframe bushes worn!

rear tyres worn on inner edges!

Pass 20 Apr 2011 107,589 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 107,589 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 96,229 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2010 96,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2009 84,311 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2009 84,311 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2007 63,193 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 50,317 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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MK02 JHH is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MK02 JHH, 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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MK02 JHH is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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