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WV02 OJG

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,984 mi
Last recorded119,984 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 OJG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 119,984 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 119,834 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 115,272 miles

Leak power steering pump area

Slight leak O/S/F shock absorber

Fail 30 Nov 2012 115,272 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Leak power steering pump area

Slight leak O/S/F shock absorber

Pass 30 Nov 2011 110,338 miles

SRS warning light illuminated

Pass 8 Dec 2010 105,591 miles

Headlamp adjusters not working

Nearside dipped beam bulb holder broken

Fail 3 Dec 2010 105,549 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Headlamp adjusters not working

Nearside dipped beam bulb holder broken

Pass 9 Dec 2009 89,719 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 82,917 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 71,374 miles

Offside 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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WV02 OJG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV02 OJG, 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 WV02 OJG registered?

WV02 OJG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is WV02 OJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV02 OJG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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