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AX52 GFO

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,429 mi
Last recorded157,429 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 GFO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 157,429 miles

1. Nearside front tyre near legal limits.

2. Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 14 Feb 2015 153,918 miles

1.rear number plate becomming deteriated 2.plsatic sill covers fitted at time of test 3.plastic under body covers fitted 4.rear brake discs becomming pitted 5.slight damage to front number plate

Pass 15 Feb 2014 150,915 miles

1.oil leak on engine 2.near side front anti roll bark dust covers becomming perished 3.rear brake discs becomming pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2013 147,976 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 141,862 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 131,362 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 116,220 miles

fuel cap seal perished

offside number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 22 Mar 2010 116,101 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

fuel cap seal perished

offside number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 24 Mar 2009 100,581 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 80,486 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 80,486 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

washers only 1 jet each side working

Pass 22 Dec 2006 61,798 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 41,146 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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AX52 GFO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AX52 GFO, 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 AX52 GFO registered?

AX52 GFO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is AX52 GFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 GFO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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