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YY02 EYR

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,944 mi
Last recorded138,944 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 EYR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 138,944 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 138,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 103,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,895 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,420 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 70,534 miles

inner surface of rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 70,534 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,282 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 61,291 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 55,690 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 55,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,346 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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YY02 EYR is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YY02 EYR, 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 EYR registered?

YY02 EYR is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is YY02 EYR safe to buy?

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