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FL02 HPA

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,400 mi
Last recorded124,400 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 HPA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 124,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear one (chalked) (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both from centre (4.1.E.1)

Rear park brake requirements just met

Pass 24 Nov 2014 117,854 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 116,528 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 111,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 101,763 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 93,060 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 86,287 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 78,987 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,507 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 67,507 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 53,568 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,119 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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FL02 HPA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FL02 HPA, 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 FL02 HPA registered?

FL02 HPA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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