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YM02 XVW

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,387 mi
Last recorded164,387 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 XVW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 164,387 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 136,059 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 103,481 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 103,481 miles

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

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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YM02 XVW is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YM02 XVW, 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 YM02 XVW?

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What year was YM02 XVW registered?

YM02 XVW is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 August 2002.

Is YM02 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM02 XVW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM02 XVW have outstanding finance?

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