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BL51 VGP

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,480 mi
Last recorded131,480 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 VGP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 131,480 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 116,745 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 95,183 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,607 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,940 miles

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

steering rack boots damp

Pass 19 Nov 2011 80,290 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Nov 2010 73,211 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT TODAY,nearside rear near limit

Pass 16 Oct 2009 67,361 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 67,355 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 62,022 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

play in both sides rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 6 Oct 2007 58,194 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 53,225 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 51,723 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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BL51 VGP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BL51 VGP, 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 BL51 VGP registered?

BL51 VGP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is BL51 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL51 VGP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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