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BC02 YVT

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,525 mi
Last recorded116,525 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YVT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 116,525 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 116,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 111,526 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,084 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 102,172 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 96,520 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,079 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 83,406 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 83,406 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 74,321 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 64,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 56,074 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 47,411 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 38,921 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,453 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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BC02 YVT is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BC02 YVT, 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 BC02 YVT registered?

BC02 YVT is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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