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BL51 VHG

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

240,764 mi
Last recorded240,764 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 VHG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 240,764 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 235,929 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 235,200 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 229,882 miles

slight corrosion on both sides (under seals rear)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 226,286 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 221,906 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint.

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner front bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 221,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint.

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner front bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 215,979 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 215,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 203,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 203,624 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 196,333 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 179,187 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 168,578 miles

Front tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Front tyres starting to wear edges.

Noted brake judder (nearside rear), not considered excessive & not noticeable on road.

Play in nearside steering rack end ball joint, not considered excessive.

Rear brake discs heavily corroded, not considered excessively weakened or insecure.

Rear tyres worn close to limit on edges.

Fail 2 Dec 2010 168,578 miles

Front tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Front tyres starting to wear edges.

Noted brake judder (nearside rear), not considered excessive & not noticeable on road.

Play in nearside steering rack end ball joint, not considered excessive.

Rear brake discs heavily corroded, not considered excessively weakened or insecure.

Rear tyres worn close to limit on edges.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 165,555 miles

Nearside front brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.

Rear brake discs worn, pitted & corroded, not considered excessive.

Rear brake pads wearing close to limit.

Rear brake pipes corroded, not considered excessive except as stated on VT30 refusal.

Rear tyres starting to wear edges.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 168,485 miles

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

Nearside front brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.

Rear brake discs worn, pitted & corroded, not considered excessive.

Rear brake pads wearing close to limit.

Rear brake pipes corroded, not considered excessive except as stated on VT30 refusal.

Rear tyres starting to wear edges.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 157,835 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 157,835 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear seat insecure, hard to check seatbelts!

Pass 17 Dec 2007 139,833 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 125,324 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 107,510 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 107,510 miles

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

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

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

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 VHG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL51 VHG, 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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BL51 VHG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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