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WM02 VAO

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,060 mi
Last recorded129,060 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 VAO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 129,060 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 124,962 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSH HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Pass 15 Jul 2009 118,865 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 110,547 miles

nearside and offside front and rear windows and rear screen tinted black

nearside front and offside front tyres slightly wearing low from outer edges.

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 9 Jul 2008 110,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

nearside and offside front and rear side windows tinted and also rear screen.

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing low from outer edges

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 21 Jul 2007 102,509 miles

hand brake efforts offside lower than nearside total 18%

Fail 13 Jul 2007 102,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Jul 2006 96,445 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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WM02 VAO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WM02 VAO, 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 WM02 VAO registered?

WM02 VAO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is WM02 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM02 VAO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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