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WO02 NBM

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,409 mi
Last recorded191,409 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 NBM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 191,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 178,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2014 168,013 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 158,737 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 158,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 143,713 miles

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

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 23 Jan 2012 143,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front slightly mishaped

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

both rear brake discs in poor condition

small cuts to both front tyre treads

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2011 132,711 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2011 132,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 121,917 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)

front discs worn and corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2009 108,963 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 108,963 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 93,880 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 76,526 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 61,657 miles

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

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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WO02 NBM is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WO02 NBM, 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 WO02 NBM registered?

WO02 NBM is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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