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YK02 YDP

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,651 mi
Last recorded140,651 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 YDP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 140,651 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 140,623 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 135,418 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 135,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 124,420 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 124,420 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 112,121 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 112,121 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 105,249 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 92,391 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 77,367 miles

front inner brake pads worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2006 59,839 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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YK02 YDP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDP, 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 YK02 YDP registered?

YK02 YDP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 April 2002.

Is YK02 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK02 YDP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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