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YG51 RVH

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,692 mi
Last recorded117,692 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 RVH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 117,692 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 114,870 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 114,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high level stop light not working

n/s lambda sensor wire ripped out of sensor

Pass 24 Apr 2007 102,606 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 102,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2006 85,022 miles

as per test 293348340443 items 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Fail 13 Apr 2006 85,022 miles

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r anti roll bar link joint worn

nails (2) in n/s/f tyre

o/s door mirror housing loose

rear brake pads approx. 2mm

steering box drop arm has slight movement at splines

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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YG51 RVH is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YG51 RVH, 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 YG51 RVH registered?

YG51 RVH is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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