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NJ02 UHR

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,112 mi
Last recorded171,112 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 UHR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 171,112 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged mounting snapped (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2019 171,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged mounting snapped (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 161,528 miles

Oil leak major ()

cover sills fitted

front discs pitted

power assist pipes not fully attached

Fail 8 Mar 2018 161,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak major ()

cover sills fitted

front discs pitted

power assist pipes not fully attached

Pass 27 Feb 2017 152,136 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 152,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 150,393 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Fail 21 Dec 2015 150,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2014 146,402 miles

N/s/f and n/s/r anriroll bar link dust covers deteriorated

Plastic covers, liners and trays preventing full examination

Slight freeplay to o/s/r wheel bearing or hub

Some corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Some wear to front anti roll bar 'd' bushes

Pass 16 Dec 2013 138,571 miles

Front brake pads wearing close to service limits

Front suspension roll bar link joint dust covers deteriorated

Service wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 16 Dec 2013 138,571 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake pads wearing close to service limits

Front suspension roll bar link joint dust covers deteriorated

Service wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Dec 2012 131,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2012 131,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 123,185 miles

n/s outer sill starting to show signs of corrosion

o/s outer sill starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 14 May 2010 110,448 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 100,318 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 97,165 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 88,496 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 64,987 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 74,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2005 64,987 miles
Fail 21 May 2005 64,986 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NJ02 UHR is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NJ02 UHR, 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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NJ02 UHR is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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