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SM02 OUG

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,443 mi
Last recorded110,443 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 OUG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 110,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyre wearing on outer edges

headlights deteriorating

slight play in nearside front link rod

Pass 3 Aug 2017 106,503 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 106,518 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 99,689 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 99,677 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2014 98,326 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 95,714 miles
Pass 20 May 2012 94,156 miles

GEAR-BOX TO EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET BOLT HAS ROTTED-AWAY.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

REAR SILENCER HEAT-SHIELD IS INSECURE.

TRANSMISSION FLUID NOTED BELOW ENGINE BUT SOURCE UNKNOWN.......

Fail 19 May 2012 94,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

GEAR-BOX TO EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET BOLT HAS ROTTED-AWAY.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR SILENCER HEAT-SHIELD IS INSECURE.

TRANSMISSION FLUID NOTED BELOW ENGINE BUT SOURCE UNKNOWN.......

Pass 21 May 2011 92,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 87,310 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 87,310 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 69,929 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 53,755 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 59,782 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 47,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SM02 OUG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SM02 OUG, 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 SM02 OUG registered?

SM02 OUG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is SM02 OUG safe to buy?

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