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HY02 YNW

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,241 mi
Last recorded143,241 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 YNW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 143,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Dimmer than is usual but not excessively. (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint approaching limit. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside parking brake effort is lower than is usual but meets MOT requirement.

Nearside rear and both front tyres have light cuts in their tread and are wearing low on their inner tread areas.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp image is losing its clarity.

Offside rear lamp has water ingress and the indicator is faded but not to excess.

Oil leak ()

Rear sills are corroded but not to excess.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 143,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Dimmer than is usual but not excessively. (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint approaching limit. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside parking brake effort is lower than is usual but meets MOT requirement.

Nearside rear and both front tyres have light cuts in their tread and are wearing low on their inner tread areas.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp image is losing its clarity.

Offside rear lamp has water ingress and the indicator is faded but not to excess.

Oil leak ()

Rear sills are corroded but not to excess.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 133,787 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint replacement recommended. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp image is losing clarity.

Parking brake effort just meets mot standard.(17%)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear sills are starting to corrode.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 133,787 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint replacement recommended. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside headlamp image is losing clarity.

Parking brake effort just meets mot standard.(17%)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear sills are starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 122,537 miles

BOTH rear inner sills starting to corrode

Offside o/s front suspension thrust arm forward bush worn to limit (replace recommended)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front suspension thrust arm forward bush worn to limit (replace recommend)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar ball joint

Pass 20 Aug 2014 113,471 miles

All tyres are unevenly worn, ligtly cut and close to legal limit. Replacement recommended.

Rear sills are starting to corrode.

Sills are covered, not allowing a full inspection.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 113,471 miles

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

All tyres are unevenly worn, ligtly cut and close to legal limit. Replacement recommended.

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

Rear sills are starting to corrode.

Sills are covered, not allowing a full inspection.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 104,840 miles

Plastic sill covers are fitted.

Rear sills are starting to corrode.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 104,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Plastic sill covers are fitted.

Rear sills are starting to corrode.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 99,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 99,193 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 90,185 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 90,183 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 84,373 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 84,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,443 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 67,259 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 67,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 59,357 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 59,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 50,076 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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HY02 YNW 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 57.1%.

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 HY02 YNW, 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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HY02 YNW is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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