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PF51 UMZ

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,302 mi
Last recorded87,302 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 UMZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,302 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 85,660 miles

Rear diff leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear both rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Oct 2016 85,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear both rear tyres perished

Rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2015 81,466 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 76,665 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,202 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,041 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,224 miles

front tyres worn on edges

offside front anti roll bar linkage boot spilt

Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,110 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,994 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 60,857 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 57,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 52,997 miles

the near side front tyre has a cut in the outside side wall, there are no exposed cords but the cut is quite deep

Pass 19 Jul 2006 50,832 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 50,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front and rear brake discs well worn

surface corrosion rear disc surface

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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PF51 UMZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PF51 UMZ, 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 PF51 UMZ registered?

PF51 UMZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is PF51 UMZ safe to buy?

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