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YG51 TOF

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,458 mi
Last recorded126,458 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 TOF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 126,458 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 126,458 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - marked with yellow wax (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55r16 avon zv5 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 122,492 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 122,492 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 119,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 108,207 miles

N/S sill damaged.

O/S sill slightly damaged

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2014 108,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S sill damaged.

O/S sill slightly damaged

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2013 97,605 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 93,800 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,473 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 86,315 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 82,617 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 79,495 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 71,292 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 57,059 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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YG51 TOF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG51 TOF, 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 TOF registered?

YG51 TOF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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