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MA02 PXM

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,749 mi
Last recorded151,749 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 PXM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 151,749 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x two brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 142,657 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 131,482 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 131,432 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint top front one on rear arm as chalked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 118,356 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 106,293 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 99,244 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 89,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 83,795 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 78,850 miles

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

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

Offside 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 1 May 2009 72,982 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 72,982 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 66,566 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 56,561 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 56,556 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,495 miles

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

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 PXM is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PXM, 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 MA02 PXM registered?

MA02 PXM is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is MA02 PXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA02 PXM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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