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8280JZV

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,416 mi
Last recorded159,416 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8280JZV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 159,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cut, no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 159,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords and worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cut, no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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8280JZV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 8280JZV, 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.

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What year was 8280JZV registered?

8280JZV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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