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VU02 EZK

2002 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,663 mi
Last recorded102,663 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 EZK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 102,663 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 84,725 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 79,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 77,346 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 76,954 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 76,945 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 72,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 68,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI, FRONT TO REAR X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 68,356 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI, FRONT TO REAR X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 65,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 65,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,204 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,505 miles

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

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Aug 2012 49,508 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 47,861 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 45,398 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 37,320 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,789 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,536 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,887 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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VU02 EZK is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VU02 EZK, 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 VU02 EZK registered?

VU02 EZK is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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