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HX02 EXM

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

195,013 mi
Last recorded195,013 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 EXM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 195,013 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 188,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 178,069 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 178,069 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 171,846 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 171,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 161,571 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 161,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 154,633 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 154,633 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 148,996 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 148,980 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 133,940 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 133,940 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 118,290 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 111,629 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 111,573 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 94,686 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 94,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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 7 Mar 2007 81,866 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 81,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 67,910 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 67,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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HX02 EXM is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HX02 EXM, 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 HX02 EXM registered?

HX02 EXM is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is HX02 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX02 EXM shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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