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YY02 EFD

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

305,064 mi
Last recorded305,064 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 EFD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 305,064 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipe corroded

offside rear jacking point corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2015 305,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipe corroded

offside rear jacking point corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 293,857 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 273,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 273,060 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 263,487 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 238,861 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 201,759 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 201,755 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 178,943 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front propshaft coupling worn heatshield insecure +chaffing on rear of prop

Pass 5 Sep 2008 157,166 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 128,655 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 126,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 113,889 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YY02 EFD is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YY02 EFD, 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 YY02 EFD registered?

YY02 EFD is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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