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2002 BMW 5 SERIES
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- Registration OU02NBY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 17 Sep 2022
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,946 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- EML Light On
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 151,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML Light On
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 148,046 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- under trays and engine covers fitted
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 148,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- under trays and engine covers fitted
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 143,422 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower has rust patch just coming through still solid
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 143,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower has rust patch just coming through still solid
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,139 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2019Reason(s) for failure
- Front Both front head light washers not working Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Break reaction arms have play
- Rear Rear exhaust heat shield loose and sitting on exhaust
- Rear Play in rear subframe bushes
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Slight play in steering rack
- Offside Front Level sensor seized
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti roll bar link dust cover split
- Front Engine undertray missing
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
29 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 137,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Both front head light washers not working Dangerous
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes excessively coroeded and leaking in parts (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti roll bar link dust cover split
- Rear Rear exhaust heat shield loose and sitting on exhaust
- Rear Play in rear subframe bushes
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Slight play in steering rack
- Offside Front Level sensor seized
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Engine undertray missing
- Front Break reaction arms have play
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
5 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,455 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
- Rear brake pipes are corroded
- Rear brake pads are getting low
- Oil leaks
- Brake reaction bushes are soft
- Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
- Both rear anti roll bar links have slight play
- Inner steering rack joints have slight play
6 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,589 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- N/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play
- Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
- Engine oil leaks
- Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
- Brake reaction bushes are soft
- Brake pipes are corroded
- Both rear air bags are perished
6 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 125,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked on inner edge to cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
- Both rear air bags are perished
- Brake pipes are corroded
- Brake reaction bushes are soft
- Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
- Engine oil leaks
- N/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play
- O/s/f tyre has a nail in it
- O/s/f tyre has a nail in it
- O/s/r tyre is perished
15 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,732 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipes are corroded
- Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
- Slight play in inner steering rack joints
- Engine oil leaks
- Engine covers fitted prevent full under bonnet inspection
15 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 120,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers fitted prevent full under bonnet inspection
- Brake pipes are corroded
- Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
- Slight play in inner steering rack joints
- Engine oil leaks
16 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 115,106 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2015 27 Jun 202620 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,943 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,714 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 100,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,140 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,428 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2011 27 Jun 202610 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 87,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
14 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 79,950 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
14 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 79,950 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
11 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,503 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2009 27 Jun 202621 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 67,771 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2008 27 Jun 202619 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,192 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2007 27 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OU02NBY was registered on 2002-03-01
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