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MUI 5975

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,062 mi
Last recorded106,062 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUI 5975
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 106,062 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 100,611 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 100,611 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 96,570 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged outer cover missing ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 95,138 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 86,700 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 86,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 78,572 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,678 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,319 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 59,635 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 59,635 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,982 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 54,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 80,304 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 18 Jul 2008 45,434 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,221 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 35,750 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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MUI 5975 is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MUI 5975, 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 MUI 5975 registered?

MUI 5975 is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is MUI 5975 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUI 5975 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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