MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour MAIN BEAM (FLASH LIGHT) (1.7.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions INNER/OUTER (WRONG ROTATION) (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BOTH FRONT TIRES WORN UNEVENLY
Body has slight corrosion BOTH REAR SIDES (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
main brake pipes greased
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL02 HLF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 SL02 HLF, 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 SL02 HLF registered?
SL02 HLF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 July 2002.
Is SL02 HLF safe to buy?
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