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AO52 ZSE

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

220,831 mi
Last recorded220,831 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZSE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 220,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 209,105 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 209,105 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 198,727 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 185,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 173,414 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipes have corrosion

offside rear anti-roll bar link worn

Pass 29 Apr 2014 161,836 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn inside edge

slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 3 May 2013 148,858 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

play in offside rear rollbar link

Pass 3 May 2013 148,858 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)

Oil leak

play in offside rear rollbar link

Pass 16 Dec 2011 130,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

handbrake lever travel close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2010 115,463 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 105,451 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 92,369 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Front tyres worn on egdes.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 92,369 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked.

Front tyres worn on edges.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,472 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 53,678 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 35,124 miles

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

Offside 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 ZSE is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO52 ZSE, 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 AO52 ZSE registered?

AO52 ZSE is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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