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SF02 DXC

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

213,004 mi
Last recorded213,004 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 DXC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 213,004 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 213,004 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 203,827 miles

Nearside Front bump stop breaking up

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill end (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 203,827 miles

Nearside Front bump stop breaking up

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill end (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Adjusted up,only just met requirements Recommend inspection (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 200,056 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both wearing thin (3.5.1n)

Front bump stops splitting

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened All slightly corroded (3.5.1n)

slight corrosion both sills

Fail 27 Jan 2017 200,056 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both wearing thin (3.5.1n)

Front bump stops splitting

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working bulb fitted but contacts corroded,recomend new (1.1.C.1d)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened All slightly corroded (3.5.1n)

slight corrosion both sills

Pass 6 Feb 2016 193,311 miles

all discs corroded and wearing

Pass 27 Jan 2015 182,393 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside handbrake giving low reading

Pass 22 Jan 2014 160,602 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 160,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 151,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 151,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 141,406 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 141,406 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2008 95,321 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 79,447 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 65,546 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 65,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2005 49,692 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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SF02 DXC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SF02 DXC, 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 SF02 DXC registered?

SF02 DXC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is SF02 DXC safe to buy?

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