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GL02 AYP

2002 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

243,669 mi
Last recorded243,669 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 AYP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 243,669 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 235,663 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are starting to perish on shoulders

nearside rear tyre misshaped

Fail 28 Sep 2013 235,663 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are starting to perish on shoulders

nearside rear tyre misshaped

Pass 26 Sep 2012 217,234 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

propshaft doughnut deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2011 195,066 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 195,066 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 175,326 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 155,014 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 134,472 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 111,507 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 111,505 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 94,012 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 93,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 90,479 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)

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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GL02 AYP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GL02 AYP, 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 GL02 AYP registered?

GL02 AYP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is GL02 AYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL02 AYP shows 14 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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