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JO02 JAY

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,148 mi
Last recorded117,148 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO02 JAY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2009 117,148 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 87,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 74,349 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 66,464 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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JO02 JAY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JO02 JAY, 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 JO02 JAY registered?

JO02 JAY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is JO02 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO02 JAY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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