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AM51 AYU

2002 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,800 mi
Last recorded65,800 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 AYU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 65,800 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 55,681 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 48,997 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,511 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 30,790 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 29,275 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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AM51 AYU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AM51 AYU, 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 AM51 AYU?

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What year was AM51 AYU registered?

AM51 AYU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AM51 AYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 AYU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM51 AYU have outstanding finance?

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