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J7 FLP

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,160 mi
Last recorded132,160 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 FLP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 132,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 132,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 129,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 129,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 125,087 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 125,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 122,157 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 122,141 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 117,925 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 112,970 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 112,922 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 109,207 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 109,171 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 103,410 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 103,354 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 97,337 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 91,131 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 80,568 miles

n/s hanbrake slightly low on efficency

Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,677 miles

slight cut n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2006 55,137 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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J7 FLP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J7 FLP, 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 J7 FLP registered?

J7 FLP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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