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SW02 VYN

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,228 mi
Last recorded119,228 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 VYN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 119,228 miles

Front brake discs corroded

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (front arm) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2016 119,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at jacking point (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

High level brake light not working

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (front arm) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 114,593 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 105,012 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 95,025 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Feb 2013 95,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 90,685 miles

n/s/f tyre slight damage to wall

Fail 11 Jan 2012 90,672 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre slight damage to wall

Pass 11 Jan 2011 87,117 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear discs pitted

grinding noise at nearside front brake

Pass 5 Feb 2010 73,453 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 73,446 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 58,743 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,270 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 43,909 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 41,632 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 38,311 miles

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

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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SW02 VYN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW02 VYN, 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 SW02 VYN registered?

SW02 VYN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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