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VE02 VZN

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,099 mi
Last recorded223,099 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 VZN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 223,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 207,582 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 207,580 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 194,187 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

emissions too lean for results

windscreen damaged and marked

Fail 17 Jul 2017 194,186 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

emissions too lean for results

windscreen damaged and marked

Pass 27 Jul 2016 186,121 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both sides rear top arm rear outer rubbers slightly split

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 186,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both sides rear top arm rear outer rubbers slightly split

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 183,306 miles

front anti roll bar d bushes have slight movement

Pass 23 Jul 2014 181,539 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 181,516 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 175,347 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 165,566 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 165,566 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 155,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 146,133 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 134,407 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 122,903 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 111,951 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 101,148 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 91,553 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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VE02 VZN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VE02 VZN, 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 VE02 VZN registered?

VE02 VZN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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