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RY51 VPD

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,362 mi
Last recorded152,362 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 VPD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 152,362 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 145,557 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 145,557 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 139,668 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 131,890 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 131,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 111,752 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 69,356 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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RY51 VPD is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY51 VPD, 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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What year was RY51 VPD registered?

RY51 VPD is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is RY51 VPD safe to buy?

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