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AP02 YGG

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,674 mi
Last recorded126,674 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YGG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 126,674 miles

Both front indicators glow when sidelights are turned on, but do not affect their operation

Both rear tyres are protruding slightly beyond wheel arch

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 126,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached adjuster nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates when position lamps on. (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates when position lights on (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear tyre stretched on rim.

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract.

Offside Rear tyre stretched on rim.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 104,028 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 93,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 93,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 84,836 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 84,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Statutory seat belt missing Centre rear seat belt locking mechanism not accessible. (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively perished exposing cords at inner shoulder. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front wipers deteriorated. Split at ends.

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

Pass 25 May 2016 83,831 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 82,819 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 81,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 78,179 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 75,313 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 72,377 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 68,568 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 65,431 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 63,051 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 59,282 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 55,658 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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AP02 YGG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AP02 YGG, 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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AP02 YGG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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