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WA02 URN

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,037 mi
Last recorded177,037 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 URN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 177,037 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine cover fitted

fuel pipe corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 163,498 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 163,498 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 158,704 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

canot fully see rear coil springs

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper and ponnet dameged

metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2014 158,704 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

canot fully see rear coil springs

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper and ponnet dameged

metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2013 147,491 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 143,903 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 133,930 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 123,463 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre postioned inside out

park brake travel near max limit end

Pass 23 Nov 2009 123,229 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 123,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 121,491 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 113,794 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 97,723 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 135,825 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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WA02 URN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 WA02 URN, 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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WA02 URN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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