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R22 UMP

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,035 mi
Last recorded157,035 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 UMP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 157,035 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 157,035 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 150,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Both main (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak engine

Pass 3 Mar 2015 140,772 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 138,831 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner

engine light on

main brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 138,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner

engine light on

main brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 136,966 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 136,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 130,634 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 126,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 121,326 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 114,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 106,779 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on edges.(raised tread)

both rear tyres worn on edges.(raised tread)

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

fuel filler cap seal cracking.

poly v belt micro-cracking.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 106,770 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 95,072 miles

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

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

play in the o/s steering

play in the rear o/s 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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R22 UMP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R22 UMP, 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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R22 UMP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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