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GY02 VUH

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,172 mi
Last recorded130,172 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 VUH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 130,172 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 138,718 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 138,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 128,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 118,424 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 107,881 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 107,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 93,603 miles

Oil leak

differential oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly damaged

handbrake requires adjustment/attention

rear number plate in a poor condition

Pass 15 May 2007 74,862 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 56,703 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 VUH is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY02 VUH, 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 GY02 VUH registered?

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

Is GY02 VUH safe to buy?

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