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S27 TAG

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,641 mi
Last recorded121,641 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 TAG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 121,641 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 114,393 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2010 108,643 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 101,226 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 94,069 miles

offside front suspension arm.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 94,069 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front suspension arm.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 88,813 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 65,874 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 65,860 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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S27 TAG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S27 TAG, 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

How do I check the history of S27 TAG?

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What year was S27 TAG registered?

S27 TAG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is S27 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S27 TAG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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