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WG02 YFK

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,974 mi
Last recorded45,974 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 YFK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 45,974 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 45,638 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 45,598 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 44,548 miles

Nearside Windscreen stone chip

Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,285 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 44,046 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 43,498 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 41,498 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 41,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,291 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,287 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,690 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 30,012 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 27,945 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2009 24,877 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,271 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 19,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 15,190 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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WG02 YFK is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WG02 YFK, 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 WG02 YFK registered?

WG02 YFK is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is WG02 YFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG02 YFK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG02 YFK have outstanding finance?

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