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PL02 BKD

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,585,471 mi
Last recorded1,585,471 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 BKD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 1,585,471 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 155,452 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 155,228 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 79,607 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 155,290 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 155,290 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 114,884 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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PL02 BKD is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PL02 BKD, 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 PL02 BKD registered?

PL02 BKD is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 August 2002.

Is PL02 BKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL02 BKD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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