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YT02 FXA

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,185 mi
Last recorded254,185 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 FXA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 254,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 254,185 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 247,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hoses (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 240,693 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexies (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 240,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexies (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 233,307 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 233,282 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 226,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 217,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 217,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 206,898 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 206,898 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 194,781 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 183,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 183,981 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 172,836 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 160,281 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 160,280 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 136,085 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 117,205 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 114,830 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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YT02 FXA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YT02 FXA, 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.

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What year was YT02 FXA registered?

YT02 FXA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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