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BK52 FVU

2002 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,132 mi
Last recorded97,132 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 FVU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 97,132 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 97,076 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 94,445 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 May 2012 94,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2011 90,719 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 86,245 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 79,913 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 73,333 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 73,047 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

All four tyres wearing on inner edges.

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 65,872 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007

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

235-45-17 conti sport contact

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

n/s rear tyre on limit

o/s dip beam operation slightly weaker than n/s

Pass 22 May 2006 54,025 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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BK52 FVU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK52 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK52 FVU registered?

BK52 FVU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BK52 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 FVU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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