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A27 MRK

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests38 (27 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate71.1%

Mileage

89,209 mi
Last recorded89,209 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 MRK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

27 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 89,209 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 151,618 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 142,631 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 136,105 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 125,601 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 119,412 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,130 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 102,122 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 102,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 88,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 88,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,793 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 75,172 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 75,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,829 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2016 64,191 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,890 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,357 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 42,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

GOODYEAR EXCELLENCE RFT RSC 245/40/R19(98Y)

Offside front tyre has a cut on treads but not deep to cords

Fail 24 Jul 2015 80,063 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on

Pass 24 Jul 2015 80,063 miles

engine light on

Pass 27 Oct 2014 35,949 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,980 miles

slight low reading n/side hand brake

Fail 19 Aug 2014 74,980 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight low reading n/side hand brake

Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 33,825 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 70,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,507 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 66,570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2011 66,570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 62,905 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 62,905 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 56,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 56,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,366 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tyres close to limit on inner edges

o/s/r shocker has slight fluid leak

Pass 3 Feb 2006 39,116 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 39,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A27 MRK is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.1%.

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 A27 MRK, 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 A27 MRK registered?

A27 MRK is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is A27 MRK safe to buy?

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