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WX02 UWT

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,599 mi
Last recorded180,599 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 UWT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 180,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 178,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 172,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 168,901 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 164,016 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 159,531 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 155,541 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 148,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 148,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 140,590 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 131,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 127,501 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 113,153 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 113,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 109,112 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 106,792 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside outersill corroding

Fail 26 Mar 2013 106,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside outersill corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2012 103,943 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 103,881 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 100,143 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2010 95,458 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 95,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 91,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 86,526 miles

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

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2007 77,689 miles

engine bay and other various parts of underbody covered by trim

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2006 66,544 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 66,544 miles

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

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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WX02 UWT is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WX02 UWT, 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 WX02 UWT registered?

WX02 UWT is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is WX02 UWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX02 UWT shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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