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P7 YCH

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,607 mi
Last recorded127,607 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 YCH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 127,607 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 127,607 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 111,725 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 111,624 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 80,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs worn

possible fuel leak from

Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,305 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,415 miles

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2009 57,415 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2008 52,219 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 46,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 34,688 miles

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

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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P7 YCH is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P7 YCH, 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 P7 YCH registered?

P7 YCH is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is P7 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 YCH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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