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AO52 EDK

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,779 mi
Last recorded191,779 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 EDK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 191,779 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 191,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 177,996 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 177,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 164,009 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 157,756 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f outer wheel arch heavily corroded will soon need attention

n/s/r sill appears to be heavily corroded - unable to fully inspect due to fitted side sill covers - advise further inspection

Fail 14 Nov 2012 157,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f outer wheel arch heavily corroded will soon need attention

n/s/r sill appears to be heavily corroded - unable to fully inspect due to fitted side sill covers - advise further inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2011 153,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise surface corrosion to nearside front wing and wheel arch

Fail 2 Nov 2011 153,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise surface corrosion to nearside front wing and wheel arch

Pass 2 Nov 2010 142,739 miles

corrosion around n/s/r jacking point (unable to fully inspect due to side sill covers fitted

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 126,320 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 126,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 108,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully inspect all of front to rear brake pipoes due to covers etc

Pass 25 Oct 2007 89,604 miles

front pads worn

o/s/f tyre unevenly worn

Fail 25 Oct 2007 89,604 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre unevenly worn

Pass 6 Nov 2006 73,881 miles

ADVISE FRONT TWO TYRES ARE WORN OUT OF SHAPE ON BOTH EDGES ADVISE REPLACMENT

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

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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AO52 EDK is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO52 EDK, 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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AO52 EDK is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is AO52 EDK safe to buy?

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