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RE02 JGV

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,127 mi
Last recorded114,127 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 JGV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2016 114,127 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

All brake discs have become very worn, lipped and corroded

All brake pads have worn low

Brake warning lamp illuminated

Fuel filler cap seal cracked

Oil leak

Traction control lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Sep 2015 107,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 9 Sep 2014 100,302 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 8 Sep 2014 100,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Aug 2013 93,523 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres slightly low on tread

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,219 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,350 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 81,350 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2010 70,495 miles

front bumper damaged

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

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

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

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

centre stop light inop

front & rear brake discs showing signs of wear

splits in both front tyres, cord not visible

Fail 6 Oct 2010 70,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

centre stop light inop

front & rear brake discs showing signs of wear

front bumper damaged

splits in both front tyres, cord not visible

Pass 6 Oct 2009 62,207 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,329 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 18,994 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,994 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 15,960 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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RE02 JGV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RE02 JGV, 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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RE02 JGV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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