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SA02 YSH

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,813 mi
Last recorded93,813 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 YSH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 93,813 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 93,813 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 87,252 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 79,904 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 72,888 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 64,794 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,577 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,244 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 40,951 miles

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

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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SA02 YSH 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 88.9%.

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 SA02 YSH, 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 SA02 YSH registered?

SA02 YSH is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is SA02 YSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA02 YSH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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