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AF51 DXT

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,227 mi
Last recorded122,227 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 DXT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 122,227 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 113,907 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 106,447 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 106,447 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 105,798 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 105,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 103,979 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 101,681 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 98,000 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 94,025 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 88,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 83,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 77,779 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 71,380 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 66,520 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 61,683 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 55,325 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 55,253 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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AF51 DXT is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF51 DXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF51 DXT?

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What year was AF51 DXT registered?

AF51 DXT is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is AF51 DXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 DXT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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