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OE02 XMJ

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,240 mi
Last recorded185,240 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 XMJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 185,240 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 184,137 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 172,946 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 172,946 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 164,747 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 153,246 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 134,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 110,421 miles

Air bag light on

Park brake effort low

Fail 10 Sep 2007 110,421 miles

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

Air bag light on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,537 miles

Park brake effrort low

Fail 5 Sep 2006 85,952 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 64,191 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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OE02 XMJ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OE02 XMJ, 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

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What year was OE02 XMJ registered?

OE02 XMJ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is OE02 XMJ safe to buy?

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