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FM02 PVY

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,717 mi
Last recorded64,717 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 PVY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 64,717 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 64,717 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 60,038 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 50,015 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 40,120 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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FM02 PVY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PVY, 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 FM02 PVY?

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What year was FM02 PVY registered?

FM02 PVY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is FM02 PVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 PVY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM02 PVY have outstanding finance?

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