2002 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · KY02 UWZ
2002 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 157,514 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY02 UWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 157,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY02 UWZ 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 (KY02 UWZ) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KY02 UWZ Mileage History
- 06/11/2023152,464 mi
- 22/12/2023152,510 mi+46 mi
- 19/12/2024155,565 mi+3,055 mi
- 16/12/2025157,487 mi+1,922 mi
- 23/12/2025157,514 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 2,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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