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NJ02 UHV

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,890 mi
Last recorded151,890 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 UHV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2008 151,890 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 132,623 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 132,229 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 108,722 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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NJ02 UHV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel 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 NJ02 UHV, 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 NJ02 UHV?

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What year was NJ02 UHV registered?

NJ02 UHV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is NJ02 UHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ02 UHV 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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