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NX02 DFG

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,762 mi
Last recorded161,762 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX02 DFG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 161,762 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 140,708 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 114,540 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 108,463 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 106,289 miles

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 May 2014 106,289 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 102,276 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 102,276 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 May 2012 97,965 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 1 May 2012 97,965 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,344 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 85,946 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 80,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 73,791 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 73,730 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

both front tyres tread getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2007 66,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 56,431 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 56,431 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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NX02 DFG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NX02 DFG, 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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What year was NX02 DFG registered?

NX02 DFG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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