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BL51 XBR

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,609 mi
Last recorded87,609 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 XBR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 87,609 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 87,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,331 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 85,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 81,266 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 81,266 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 77,069 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 77,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 72,030 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 64,727 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 53,342 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 XBR is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XBR, 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 BL51 XBR registered?

BL51 XBR is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is BL51 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL51 XBR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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