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HY02 XJN

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,093 mi
Last recorded145,093 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 XJN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 145,093 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 145,073 miles

Brake performance not tested All four wheel brake locked wheels wont move (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Dripping on to exhaust manifold causing excessive smoke in side vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing broken off (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded cord showing through cracks on pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2016 140,142 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak ()

gear box oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 135,023 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 129,818 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 125,477 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 121,494 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 121,494 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 117,422 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 115,849 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 111,321 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 111,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 107,334 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 103,947 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 101,046 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 101,046 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HY02 XJN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HY02 XJN, 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 HY02 XJN registered?

HY02 XJN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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