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FJ02 UYT

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,671 mi
Last recorded129,671 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 UYT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 129,671 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 129,671 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 119,193 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 104,270 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 95,135 miles

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

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

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

undertray

Pass 4 Sep 2006 80,582 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 58,361 miles

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

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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FJ02 UYT is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJ02 UYT, 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

How do I check the history of FJ02 UYT?

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What year was FJ02 UYT registered?

FJ02 UYT is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is FJ02 UYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ02 UYT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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