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SY51 ZUA

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,758 mi
Last recorded73,758 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 ZUA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,758 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 73,738 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,097 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 64,217 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 59,027 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 54,578 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 44,608 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 44,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SY51 ZUA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SY51 ZUA, 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

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What year was SY51 ZUA registered?

SY51 ZUA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is SY51 ZUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 ZUA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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