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YY02 YKB

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,460 mi
Last recorded165,460 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 YKB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 165,460 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 161,073 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 153,744 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 144,520 miles

inner set of front brake pads getting thin.

nearside rear road spring corroding.

Fail 9 Dec 2009 144,520 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inner set of front brake pads getting thin.

nearside rear road spring corroding.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 137,473 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Dec 2008 137,473 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Dec 2007 128,438 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 128,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 119,316 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 112,703 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 109,768 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 YKB is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel 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 YKB, 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 YY02 YKB registered?

YY02 YKB is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is YY02 YKB safe to buy?

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