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AV02 YAH

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

140,755 mi
Last recorded140,755 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 YAH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 140,755 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 126,680 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 111,778 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 98,322 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 95,547 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 93,083 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 93,083 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 89,431 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,964 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,267 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 84,266 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,063 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 78,027 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,417 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,716 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,036 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 67,157 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 64,459 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 64,459 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,230 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,635 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,510 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 24,995 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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AV02 YAH is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AV02 YAH, 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

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What year was AV02 YAH registered?

AV02 YAH is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is AV02 YAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV02 YAH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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