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SL02 HLF

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

197,851 mi
Last recorded197,851 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 HLF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2017 197,851 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 182,418 miles

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 182,286 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 169,873 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 159,795 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 159,795 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 156,222 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 148,728 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 139,198 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 127,978 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 127,978 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 186,754 miles

main brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Jul 2008 160,591 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 138,779 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 112,250 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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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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SL02 HLF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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