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RY02 YBW

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,169 mi
Last recorded142,169 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 YBW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 142,169 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 142,136 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 125,688 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 102,862 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 90,546 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 81,299 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 81,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,865 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn

Fail 26 Jul 2011 68,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 59,098 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,905 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 49,156 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,081 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 30,977 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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RY02 YBW is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel 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 RY02 YBW, 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 RY02 YBW registered?

RY02 YBW is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is RY02 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY02 YBW 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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