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MW51 JLW

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,052 mi
Last recorded70,052 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 JLW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,052 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 70,052 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 6 Mar 2007 55,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,723 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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MW51 JLW is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol 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 MW51 JLW, 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 MW51 JLW?

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What year was MW51 JLW registered?

MW51 JLW is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is MW51 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW51 JLW 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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