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H1 CGH

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,586 mi
Last recorded23,586 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 CGH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 23,586 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 23,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 23,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 22,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 22,156 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 21,634 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,179 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,504 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre tread slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2016 20,071 miles

Various cuts in front tyres

Pass 1 Oct 2014 19,988 miles

nsr tyre getting low 3mm

Pass 2 Oct 2013 19,490 miles

all tyres getting worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2012 18,953 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 18,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,346 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,457 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 16,449 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 16,449 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 13,474 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 12,901 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 12,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 11,840 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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H1 CGH is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H1 CGH, 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 H1 CGH registered?

H1 CGH is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is H1 CGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H1 CGH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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