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PO02 AWC

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

162,047 mi
Last recorded162,047 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO02 AWC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 162,047 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n\s and o\s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n\s and o\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 161,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 161,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm BJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip Beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back pipe round fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track Control Arm BJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill Area inner and outer (jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 157,730 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 151,559 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 147,144 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 141,651 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Aug 2017 141,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 135,936 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 128,953 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 117,926 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 117,924 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 108,749 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 108,749 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 92,962 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 92,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 83,316 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 83,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 75,269 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/side front tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2009 75,269 miles

o/side front tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2009 65,125 miles

n/s rfront tyre low on edges

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 5 Jan 2009 65,125 miles

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

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

n/s rfront tyre low on edges

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,182 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 46,182 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 32,757 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 32,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 21,614 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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PO02 AWC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PO02 AWC, 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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PO02 AWC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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