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PL02 OGS

2002 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,676 mi
Last recorded185,676 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 OGS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 185,676 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 185,676 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2012 175,210 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 175,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 159,895 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 159,889 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 147,629 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 134,908 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 119,766 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 103,530 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 80,386 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 62,005 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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PL02 OGS is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel 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 PL02 OGS, 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 PL02 OGS registered?

PL02 OGS is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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