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GY02 UPV

2002 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

221,594 mi
Last recorded221,594 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 UPV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 221,594 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 221,507 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 219,259 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 219,178 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 219,083 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 218,859 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 177,863 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 177,839 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 171,966 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 171,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 164,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres have sidewall damage

Fail 6 Jun 2011 144,726 miles

N S F Bumper damaged

rear brake discs worn

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 144,726 miles

N S F Bumper damaged

rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Jun 2010 119,734 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front bumper cracked

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 119,734 miles

Nearside Front bumper cracked

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

Pass 29 May 2009 94,571 miles

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

Offside 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 28 May 2008 78,518 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 66,029 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 49,331 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 49,316 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 49,316 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing low on edges

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Sep 2005 41,989 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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GY02 UPV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GY02 UPV, 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 GY02 UPV registered?

GY02 UPV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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