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FJ52 PVE

2002 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

152,003 mi
Last recorded152,003 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 PVE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 152,003 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 152,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 148,443 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 143,371 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 138,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 131,045 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 122,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 113,562 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 106,414 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 103,603 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 101,148 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 97,855 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 94,662 miles

advise airbag light on

advise o/s/f tyre bevelling off

advise wipers a bit smearey

Pass 9 Dec 2010 91,855 miles

advise front b/discs showing signs of distortion

advise front upper track control arm front bushes showing signs of fatigue o/s & n/s

advise h/brake reqs check & adjust

advise n/s/f tyre has chunks out of side wall not to plies

advise n/s/f tyre tread low

advise n/s/r anti roll bar link showing signs of fatigue

advise rear center brake light inop

Pass 15 Dec 2009 89,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 89,027 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 87,157 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 85,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 83,233 miles

O/S HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW.

O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT TESTED AS CHILD SEAT INSTALLED.

Pass 30 Dec 2005 80,200 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 73,907 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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FJ52 PVE is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 FJ52 PVE, 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 FJ52 PVE registered?

FJ52 PVE is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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