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YB02 XBK

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,756 mi
Last recorded158,756 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 XBK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2012 158,756 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 9 Jun 2011 147,459 miles

f dice wearing

fuel line corroed

pad warring lamp on

tyers treads all round start to get low

wipers poor

Pass 11 Jun 2010 144,566 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 144,356 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 135,376 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 135,109 miles

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

n/s mirror glass broken pad warning light on the dash

Pass 28 Apr 2008 124,825 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 124,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 110,900 miles

N S F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 11 May 2006 98,606 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 98,606 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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YB02 XBK is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YB02 XBK, 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 YB02 XBK registered?

YB02 XBK is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is YB02 XBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB02 XBK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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