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FL52 YOR

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,645 mi
Last recorded110,645 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 YOR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 110,645 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 110,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 102,806 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 97,520 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 97,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 94,277 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 94,276 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,689 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,305 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 76,979 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 76,979 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,904 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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,692 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 46,885 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,492 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,472 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,471 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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,489 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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FL52 YOR is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL52 YOR, 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 FL52 YOR registered?

FL52 YOR is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is FL52 YOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 YOR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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