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PK02 XDS

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,655 mi
Last recorded106,655 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 XDS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 106,655 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 105,470 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 104,315 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 104,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 both sides showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 100,347 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 100,319 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 91,159 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 83,681 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 77,415 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 71,643 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 68,266 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 65,891 miles

ADVISE COVERS UNDER BONNET UNDER CAR AND ON OUTER SILLS

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,391 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST FLEXIBLE FRONT PIPES CORRODED AND STARTING TO BLOW

ADVISE O/S/F BRAKE REACTION SUSPENSION ARM, BUSH IS SPLIT AND BECOMING WORN

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 60,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE EXHAUST FLEXIBLE FRONT PIPES CORRODED AND STARTING TO BLOW

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE BALD ON BOTH OUTER EDGES

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE HEAVY BALD ON INSIDE EDGE AND CLOSE TO LIMITS

ADVISE O/S/F BRAKE REACTION SUSPENSION ARM, BUSH IS SPLIT AND BECOMING WORN

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in front number plate.

front tyres wearing on edges.

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight movement in offside front track control arm.

slight movement in rear droplinks.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 57,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in front number plate.

front tyres wearing on edges.

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight movement in offside front track control arm.

slight movement in rear droplinks.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,010 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 52,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,060 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,583 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,802 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads look low

Pass 10 Sep 2007 37,653 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,151 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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PK02 XDS is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PK02 XDS, 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 PK02 XDS registered?

PK02 XDS is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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