2002 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Petrol · BF02 KCE
2002 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 136,521 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BF02 KCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 05/09/2026
- 136,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF02 KCE 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 (BF02 KCE) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
BF02 KCE Mileage History
- 05/09/2022133,930 mi
- 07/09/2023134,505 mi+575 mi
- 03/09/2024134,870 mi+365 mi
- 04/09/2025135,002 mi+132 mi
- 05/09/2026136,521 mi+1,519 mi
Average of roughly 648 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 5 Series (E39)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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