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VK02 HKU

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,537 mi
Last recorded30,537 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 HKU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,537 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 94,364 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 94,364 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 92,171 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 83,724 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,147 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 71,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,509 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 52,960 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,399 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 42,399 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 34,549 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 34,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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VK02 HKU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VK02 HKU, 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 VK02 HKU registered?

VK02 HKU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is VK02 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK02 HKU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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