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BF02 FPV

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,272 mi
Last recorded171,272 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 FPV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 171,272 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 171,212 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 110,276 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 111,023 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 123,736 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 114,207 miles

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

bonnet release stiff

Fail 11 Dec 2008 103,717 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 103,717 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 93,888 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 79,735 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 79,735 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 14 Dec 2005 68,483 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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BF02 FPV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF02 FPV, 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 BF02 FPV registered?

BF02 FPV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BF02 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 FPV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF02 FPV have outstanding finance?

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