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BN02 ZTR

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

255,485 mi
Last recorded255,485 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 ZTR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 255,485 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 253,609 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 253,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 247,663 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 236,486 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 235,421 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 216,594 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 193,398 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 193,398 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 182,593 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 175,691 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 156,805 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 140,699 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 140,693 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2007 125,457 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 111,116 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 92,426 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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BN02 ZTR is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BN02 ZTR, 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 BN02 ZTR registered?

BN02 ZTR is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is BN02 ZTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 ZTR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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