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MD02 GWA

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,730 mi
Last recorded154,730 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 GWA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 154,730 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

O/S front bumper and wing damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2015 152,103 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 149,868 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 146,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 141,426 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AT REAR SECTION OVER AXLE

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT EXHAUST SECTION (FLEXI PIPE) LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Fail 5 Jan 2011 132,586 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 132,586 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 124,911 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 118,977 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 114,107 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 179,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MD02 GWA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MD02 GWA, 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 MD02 GWA registered?

MD02 GWA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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The MOT history for MD02 GWA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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