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AM02 OXF

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,395 mi
Last recorded113,395 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 OXF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 113,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 97,469 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,037 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 81,037 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,393 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,391 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 67,218 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 65,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 65,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 62,516 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 60,495 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,117 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,812 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,198 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 27,501 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,995 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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AM02 OXF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AM02 OXF, 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 AM02 OXF?

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What year was AM02 OXF registered?

AM02 OXF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AM02 OXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM02 OXF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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