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VK02 GYF

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,701 mi
Last recorded168,701 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 GYF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 168,701 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 168,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 166,907 miles

Lower exhaust rusty

Lower fuel pipes rusty

Lower under shields fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear noise rusty/back plate

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 164,446 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 161,263 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 157,777 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 145,689 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 145,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 134,774 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 126,133 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 126,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 116,834 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 106,494 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 91,582 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 75,362 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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VK02 GYF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK02 GYF, 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 VK02 GYF registered?

VK02 GYF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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