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WLZ 7999

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,442 mi
Last recorded167,442 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLZ 7999
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 167,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill strong advise (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advise (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill strong advise (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 165,336 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2020 165,324 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 163,189 miles

Nearside Front steering rack boot insecure.

Oil leak, but not excessive AT FRONT, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 163,188 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack boot insecure.

Oil leak, but not excessive AT FRONT, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 154,118 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 145,162 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 145,162 miles

Steering rack gaiter split x2 (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width x2 (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 May 2016 139,265 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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WLZ 7999 is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WLZ 7999, 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 WLZ 7999 registered?

WLZ 7999 is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is WLZ 7999 safe to buy?

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