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WO02 OJL

2002 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,353 mi
Last recorded182,353 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 OJL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 182,353 miles

Offside Rear outer sill starting to show signs of corrosion at jacking point

Offside Rear parking brake effort slightly low

both front tyres cracking and perishing

Fail 10 May 2025 182,353 miles

Offside Rear outer sill starting to show signs of corrosion at jacking point

Offside Rear parking brake effort slightly low

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

both front tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2023 180,273 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 1 Oct 2022 175,848 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 174,514 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 171,856 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 168,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 165,212 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 159,887 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 156,384 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 153,586 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 153,586 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 149,465 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 146,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 146,142 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 142,639 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 119,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 100,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 85,133 miles

slight play n/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Pass 7 Sep 2007 72,504 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,859 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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WO02 OJL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WO02 OJL, 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 WO02 OJL registered?

WO02 OJL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is WO02 OJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO02 OJL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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