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BG52 FTU

2002 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

233,704 mi
Last recorded233,704 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FTU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 233,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around offside of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded next to fuel tank ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 226,924 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 222,195 miles

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

o/side rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 205,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 205,487 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 206,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Grease leaking from offside rear constant velocity joint

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 198,220 miles

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

Oil leak around front under tray.

Slight freeplay in near side rear suspension lower arm bush.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2012 198,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak around front under tray.

Slight freeplay in near side rear suspension lower arm bush.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2011 189,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre warn outside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2011 189,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre warn outside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2010 173,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 153,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 132,703 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 111,580 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 88,323 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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BG52 FTU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG52 FTU, 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 BG52 FTU registered?

BG52 FTU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is BG52 FTU safe to buy?

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