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YL51 PSY

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,212 mi
Last recorded143,212 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 PSY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 143,212 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 133,437 miles

n/s tront tyre wearing on edge

Pass 27 Jan 2011 127,149 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 127,149 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 124,320 miles

engine warning lamp staying on

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

Pass 26 Jan 2009 119,684 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 110,692 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 97,298 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 97,298 miles

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

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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YL51 PSY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YL51 PSY, 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 YL51 PSY registered?

YL51 PSY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is YL51 PSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 PSY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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