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MA02 PWY

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,872 mi
Last recorded167,872 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 PWY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 167,872 miles

both n/s and o/s/f tyre worn inside and outside edge

exhaust blowing slightly at both flexable joint

n/s/r tyre worn guide marks

Pass 14 Mar 2007 148,389 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 148,240 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 23 Mar 2006 128,422 miles

brake sensor warning light staying on †front headlamp lens worn (plastic)

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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MA02 PWY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 MA02 PWY, 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

How do I check the history of MA02 PWY?

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What year was MA02 PWY registered?

MA02 PWY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is MA02 PWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA02 PWY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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