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PY02 UYZ

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,053 mi
Last recorded91,053 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 UYZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 91,053 miles

n/s and o/s front brake pads low on inner side

Pass 18 Jun 2016 92,149 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at clip by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 88,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 88,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 85,235 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2013 82,683 miles

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

o/schassis leg damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2012 80,819 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s chassis leg damaged

slight leake on n/s rack boot

Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,819 miles

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

o/s chassis leg damaged

slight leake on n/s rack boot

Pass 5 Feb 2011 77,408 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 73,844 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 68,354 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 60,527 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 52,802 miles

both front lower suspension arms have very slight play

both front tyres on legal limit, advise new tyres and tracking check

wiper blades only just clearing screen

Pass 17 Jul 2006 37,042 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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PY02 UYZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PY02 UYZ, 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 PY02 UYZ registered?

PY02 UYZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is PY02 UYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY02 UYZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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