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HG02 RVL

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,266 mi
Last recorded163,266 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 RVL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 163,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 162,324 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 162,322 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 159,516 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 159,516 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 155,510 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2016 151,203 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 146,918 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 143,614 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 143,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 21 Mar 2014 139,309 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 130,853 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 130,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 126,513 miles

anti roll bar drop links x4 badly worn

tow bar electrics bent up

Pass 23 Jun 2010 123,096 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 118,240 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 118,217 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 112,896 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in rack

Pass 26 Jun 2007 105,469 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 97,251 miles

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

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

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

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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HG02 RVL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG02 RVL, 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 HG02 RVL registered?

HG02 RVL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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