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GD51 DNF

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,001 mi
Last recorded79,001 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 DNF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 79,001 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 74,746 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 74,746 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 70,954 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 64,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 53,650 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 53,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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GD51 DNF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GD51 DNF, 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

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What year was GD51 DNF registered?

GD51 DNF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is GD51 DNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD51 DNF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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