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AE02 OZS

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

209,072 mi
Last recorded209,072 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 OZS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 209,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 209,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 199,873 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 131,285 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 125,488 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 125,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall runsoft damage, more on the inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 120,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 119,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 110,607 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 108,190 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Jun 2016 103,102 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 103,102 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 100,555 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 91,604 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,991 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,181 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 61,179 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,434 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,126 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 37,893 miles

offside washer 1/2 blocked

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,530 miles

Brake fluid container and Master cylinder hidden

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 28,438 miles

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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AE02 OZS is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE02 OZS, 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 AE02 OZS registered?

AE02 OZS is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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