2002 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · AXZ 2439
2002 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 109,237 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AXZ 2439 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 109,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AXZ 2439 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 5 Series (AXZ 2439) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AXZ 2439 Mileage History
- 25/06/202290,368 mi
- 01/07/202392,287 mi+1,919 mi
- 08/06/2024100,821 mi+8,534 mi
- 08/06/2024100,821 mi
- 01/08/2025109,237 mi+8,416 mi
Average of roughly 6,082 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 5 Series (E39)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Thrust Arm Bush Failure (50mph Shimmy)Moderate
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- ABS Module Failure (Bosch 5.7)Serious
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