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SD02 NFL

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,298 mi
Last recorded108,298 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 NFL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 108,298 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 103,729 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 103,729 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 95,807 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 90,155 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 86,225 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,437 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 81,361 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,182 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 70,785 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 64,081 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 64,081 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SD02 NFL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SD02 NFL, 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 SD02 NFL registered?

SD02 NFL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is SD02 NFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD02 NFL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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