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PF02 CJX

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,269 mi
Last recorded186,269 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 CJX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 186,269 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 147,791 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 118,732 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 118,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

play in the rear o/s suspension arm

play in the steering

rear o/s tyre just legal

Pass 15 Jul 2006 101,483 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 101,467 miles

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

play in the rear o/s supension arm bushs

play in the rear os link bar

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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PF02 CJX is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF02 CJX, 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 PF02 CJX?

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What year was PF02 CJX registered?

PF02 CJX is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is PF02 CJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF02 CJX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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