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FY02 VHZ

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,811 mi
Last recorded88,811 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 VHZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 88,811 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 87,034 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 87,034 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 78,344 miles

Front number plate has slight damage.

Unable to fully view vehicle due to plastic covers fitted.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 70,235 miles

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

Front number plate has slight damage.

Fail 26 Sep 2005 70,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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FY02 VHZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FY02 VHZ, 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 FY02 VHZ?

You can check the full history of FY02 VHZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY02 VHZ registered?

FY02 VHZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is FY02 VHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 VHZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY02 VHZ have outstanding finance?

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