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BF02 UKP

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,007 mi
Last recorded89,007 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 UKP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 89,007 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 88,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 74,919 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

traction control warning light on

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,532 miles

traction control warning light on

Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,079 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,321 miles

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

brake light on in dash

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,228 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,778 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 49,742 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 49,739 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 42,575 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 UKP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF02 UKP, 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 BF02 UKP registered?

BF02 UKP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is BF02 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 UKP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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