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AU02 DDK

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,203 mi
Last recorded143,203 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 DDK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 143,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 143,128 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 142,202 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 140,667 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 136,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 130,442 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 122,196 miles

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 109,448 miles

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 95,495 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 May 2014 88,587 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 1 May 2013 86,012 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 83,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,681 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 76,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,300 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 70,297 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,445 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 63,445 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 51,948 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,808 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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AU02 DDK is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AU02 DDK, 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 AU02 DDK registered?

AU02 DDK is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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