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SM02 ZYW

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,106 mi
Last recorded125,106 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 ZYW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 125,106 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 125,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 99,039 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 63,900 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 53,776 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 43,992 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 33,944 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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SM02 ZYW is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZYW, 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

How do I check the history of SM02 ZYW?

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What year was SM02 ZYW registered?

SM02 ZYW is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is SM02 ZYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 ZYW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM02 ZYW have outstanding finance?

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