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GX02 ZAB

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,750 mi
Last recorded149,750 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 ZAB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 149,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** Strong Advise - bald inner / worn outer edges *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 149,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability locking nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** Strong Advise - bald inner / worn outer edges *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 146,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/front tyre near bald on inner / worn outer edges

o/s/front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 5 Sep 2017 142,250 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

engine oil leak slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2017 142,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

engine oil leak slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2016 136,168 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover & under trays fitted

front wipers smearing slightly

n/s/front tyre worn on both edges

n/s/rear tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 27 Aug 2016 136,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover & under trays fitted

front wipers smearing slightly

n/s/front tyre worn on both edges

n/s/rear tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 2 Aug 2016 136,094 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 124,991 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 110,095 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 96,641 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,991 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 84,661 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 77,863 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 64,901 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,499 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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GX02 ZAB is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GX02 ZAB, 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 GX02 ZAB registered?

GX02 ZAB is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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