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GL02 HDZ

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,878 mi
Last recorded185,878 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 HDZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 185,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 180,634 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 168,910 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 168,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 143,256 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 129,577 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 126,741 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 123,415 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 123,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 113,884 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 113,884 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 103,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 92,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 80,102 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 64,307 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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GL02 HDZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL02 HDZ, 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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What year was GL02 HDZ registered?

GL02 HDZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is GL02 HDZ safe to buy?

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