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AY02 UXM

2002 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,045 mi
Last recorded201,045 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 UXM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 201,045 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 106,925 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 106,925 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 129,000 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 116,926 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 116,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 102,600 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 102,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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AY02 UXM is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY02 UXM, 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 AY02 UXM?

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What year was AY02 UXM registered?

AY02 UXM is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is AY02 UXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 UXM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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