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FN02 FHV

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,310 mi
Last recorded141,310 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 FHV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 141,310 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 135,212 miles

all tyres slightly cracking in treads.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 130,404 miles

all tyres perished within tread pattern

small stone chip zone a

Fail 23 Apr 2014 130,404 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres perished within tread pattern

small stone chip zone 'A'

Fail 10 May 2013 127,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All tyres slightly aged between tread

Fuel cap seal worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 127,912 miles

All tyres slightly aged between tread

Fuel cap seal worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 124,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 May 2012 124,221 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 122,566 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 122,566 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2010 120,366 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 116,496 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 113,249 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 108,833 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 98,865 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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FN02 FHV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN02 FHV, 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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FN02 FHV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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