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NC51 ODY

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,011 mi
Last recorded157,011 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC51 ODY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 157,011 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 155,876 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 152,276 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 152,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 145,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

SILL COVERS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 5 Dec 2017 145,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

SILL COVERS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 5 Oct 2016 138,745 miles

low effort on offside handbrake

under trays and sill covers obscuring components

Fail 26 Sep 2016 138,559 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

low effort on offside handbrake

under trays and sill covers obscuring components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 134,863 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection) (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres badly worn on outer edge

low effort on offside handbrake

Fail 20 Aug 2015 134,839 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection) (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres badly worn on outer edge

low effort on offside handbrake

Pass 9 Dec 2013 123,086 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 116,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 110,990 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 110,988 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 105,829 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 100,377 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 100,363 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2008 91,958 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 82,499 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 70,428 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 70,400 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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NC51 ODY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NC51 ODY, 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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NC51 ODY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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