2002 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · F18 KMP
2002 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 154,946 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F18 KMP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2025
- 154,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F18 KMP 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 (F18 KMP) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
F18 KMP Mileage History
- 14/06/2023153,079 mi
- 14/06/2024153,769 mi+690 mi
- 17/06/2024153,769 mi
- 05/07/2025154,946 mi+1,177 mi
- 05/07/2025154,946 mi
Average of roughly 907 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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