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BF02 VUJ

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,766 mi
Last recorded145,766 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 VUJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 145,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 144,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 138,428 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 138,428 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 132,599 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 126,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 111,762 miles

1 surface rust on front to rear brake piupe. 2 front brake disc starting to rust. 3 n/s/f head lamp not very bright.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 101,589 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 103,538 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 95,515 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 VUJ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

BF02 VUJ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BF02 VUJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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