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WG02 DDN

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,416 mi
Last recorded182,416 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 DDN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 182,416 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 178,246 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 178,246 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 169,122 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 150,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 150,938 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 148,512 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 148,512 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 141,025 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 141,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 129,074 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2009 116,813 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre worn bald outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2009 116,813 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn bald outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2008 105,147 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 93,780 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 92,836 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 83,854 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 83,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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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WG02 DDN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG02 DDN, 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 WG02 DDN registered?

WG02 DDN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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