MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,742 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both front tyres on 3mm and worn on edges
offside rear tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach plys
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
both front tyres on 3mm and worn on edges
offside rear tyre has cuts deep enough to reach plys
fuel cap seal cracking
rear heatshield loose
rear number plate starting to detiorate
slight play in offside rear drop link
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front and rear brake pads look to be wearing low
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front and rear brake pads look to be wearing low
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FM02 PVW is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FM02 PVW, 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 FM02 PVW registered?
FM02 PVW is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2002.
Is FM02 PVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM02 PVW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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