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GN02 WFY

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,478 mi
Last recorded84,478 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 84,478 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,934 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,593 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 70,361 miles

o.s.r. brake pipe corroded.

Fail 5 May 2010 70,361 miles

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

o.s.r. brake pipe corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,497 miles

unable to see front and rear inner brake pads , slight noise from n/s front hub bearing

Fail 16 Apr 2008 49,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

unable to see front and rear inner brake pads , slight noise from n/s front hub bearing

Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,297 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 47,276 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 39,653 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 31,520 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 31,520 miles

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

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

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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GN02 WFY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WFY, 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 WFY registered?

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

Is GN02 WFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 WFY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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