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HV02 FVD

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

201,385 mi
Last recorded201,385 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 FVD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2023 201,385 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to high risk of causing damage due to sub-frame bushes and excessive movement in sub-frame (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Lots of collective leaks from engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability Due to excessive wear on sub-frame bushes (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fair corrosion to sills and rear sub-frame mountings

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2022 195,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage STEERING RACK (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BIG INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 190,976 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 185,956 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 185,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 176,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 175,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 167,131 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 167,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 152,164 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 140,330 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 117,307 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,459 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 83,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 78,038 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,269 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 66,030 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 65,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,762 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 50,072 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 50,065 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 41,761 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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HV02 FVD is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HV02 FVD, 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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HV02 FVD is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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