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YK02 PZM

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

212,207 mi
Last recorded212,207 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 PZM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 212,207 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 212,207 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 198,787 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 169,567 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 144,513 miles

Hand brake soon need attention only just meets requirements

Pass 21 Jan 2009 106,231 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 106,231 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 88,930 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 88,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 83,862 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 83,862 miles

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

oil level low

Fail 27 Jun 2007 83,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 26 Jul 2005
Fail 26 Jul 2005 53,018 miles

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

n/s + o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

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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YK02 PZM is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YK02 PZM, 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

How do I check the history of YK02 PZM?

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What year was YK02 PZM registered?

YK02 PZM is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is YK02 PZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK02 PZM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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