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GL51 OVR

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,196 mi
Last recorded151,196 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 OVR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2009 151,196 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 137,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box heat shield insecure [repaired]

Pass 26 Nov 2007 114,756 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 93,709 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 72,450 miles

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

small chips in screen

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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GL51 OVR is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GL51 OVR, 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 GL51 OVR?

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What year was GL51 OVR registered?

GL51 OVR is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is GL51 OVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 OVR shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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