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OE51 VNL

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,722 mi
Last recorded127,722 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 VNL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 127,722 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 113,637 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 104,380 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 104,383 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 97,547 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 90,274 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 79,328 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2006 71,132 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 63,126 miles

nail stuck in o/s/r tyre

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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OE51 VNL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OE51 VNL, 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 OE51 VNL?

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What year was OE51 VNL registered?

OE51 VNL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is OE51 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE51 VNL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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