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WP02 UAM

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,968 mi
Last recorded56,968 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 UAM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,797cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 56,968 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 56,795 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 55,663 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 53,873 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 52,401 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 49,351 miles

Front wear evident of both sides tyre edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear advanced corrosion /deteriation of both sides rear front trunion links&bushes

Pass 3 May 2018 46,247 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 44,508 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind evident

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2016 43,171 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides advance pitting evident (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 43,169 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides advance pitting evident (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 41,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,437 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 38,597 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,445 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 36,054 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2011 36,054 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 33,931 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 May 2010 33,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper blades smeary

Pass 6 May 2009 29,505 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 26,070 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 22,989 miles

ADVISE N/S O/S REAR INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACES PITTING/SCORING.

Pass 17 May 2006 20,223 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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WP02 UAM is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WP02 UAM, 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 WP02 UAM registered?

WP02 UAM is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is WP02 UAM safe to buy?

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