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VK02 PYS

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,684 mi
Last recorded72,684 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 PYS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 72,684 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 Apr 2025 72,673 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Mar 2024 69,427 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 66,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 66,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 62,354 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear diff leak

Pass 23 Jan 2021 59,751 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch needs attention

Fail 23 Jan 2021 59,751 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch needs attention

Pass 16 Apr 2019 56,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 56,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 54,814 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 53,223 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 49,742 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 48,046 miles

off side front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 14 Sep 2013 46,354 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,960 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,870 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,472 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,976 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 37,712 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,891 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 34,987 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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VK02 PYS is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VK02 PYS, 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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What year was VK02 PYS registered?

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

Is VK02 PYS safe to buy?

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