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GF02 SPX

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,320 mi
Last recorded155,320 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 SPX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 155,320 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 146,421 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 129,639 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 106,907 miles

both front tyre inner edges wearing

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre nearing limit

slight play detected in nearside rear/rear upper outer torque/reaction arm ball joint

Fail 11 Nov 2009 106,817 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front tyre inner edges wearing

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre nearing limit

slight play detected in nearside rear/rear upper outer torque/reaction arm ball joint

Pass 4 Nov 2008 95,391 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 95,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 82,912 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 68,862 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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GF02 SPX is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GF02 SPX, 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 GF02 SPX registered?

GF02 SPX is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is GF02 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 SPX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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