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MX02 CFU

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

244,218 mi
Last recorded244,218 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 CFU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 244,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper insecue

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 236,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 229,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 215,206 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 203,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 178,010 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

heatshield insecure

oil leaks

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 177,939 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

heatshield insecure

oil leaks

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 155,758 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

Oil Leak.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 141,775 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 141,773 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 131,448 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 131,411 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 122,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2012 122,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2011 109,944 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 109,944 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2010 97,230 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 85,376 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 85,374 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 75,574 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 63,498 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,071 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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MX02 CFU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MX02 CFU, 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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MX02 CFU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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