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YC02 ZHZ

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,931 mi
Last recorded188,931 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 ZHZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2015 188,931 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 164,333 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 138,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 129,136 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 120,280 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 116,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front drop links poor

Pass 17 Jun 2009 111,381 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 103,838 miles

both front tyres & o/s/r tyres close to limit, n/s/r getting close....

front brake pads getting low, front brake discs lipped....

rear exhaust heat shield displaced..

screen washer aims poor....

Pass 23 Jun 2007 97,272 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 87,888 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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YC02 ZHZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC02 ZHZ, 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 YC02 ZHZ registered?

YC02 ZHZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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