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BD52 OYA

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

137,929 mi
Last recorded137,929 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 OYA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 137,929 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 132,577 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 132,576 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 126,498 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 126,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 124,975 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 124,975 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 117,005 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

eml on

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 117,005 miles

eml on

Pass 4 Oct 2011 113,160 miles

front /rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 4 Oct 2011 113,160 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front /rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 111,117 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 111,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 105,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 91,931 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 91,931 miles

Centre Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 88,582 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 82,892 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 82,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 73,029 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 73,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 57,596 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 57,596 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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BD52 OYA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BD52 OYA, 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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BD52 OYA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is BD52 OYA safe to buy?

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