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GN02 NZS

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,977 mi
Last recorded146,977 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 NZS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 146,977 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 17 May 2014 135,074 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Fail 17 May 2014 135,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 124,244 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 119,500 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 115,289 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 115,150 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2010 111,631 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 106,949 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 101,103 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 93,003 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 87,077 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 86,769 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 86,769 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 86,769 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GN02 NZS is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GN02 NZS, 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 GN02 NZS registered?

GN02 NZS is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is GN02 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 NZS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN02 NZS have outstanding finance?

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