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GJ52 ZZE

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,018 mi
Last recorded101,018 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 ZZE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 101,018 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion body sills(sill covers fitted)

corrosion offside ear wheel arch

Pass 17 Jan 2025 99,582 miles

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

corrosion on body sill body sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2024 98,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion body sills body sill covers fitted

damage/corrosion nearside front, offside rear wheel arches

Pass 24 Jan 2023 96,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 96,829 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 95,652 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,930 miles

Advise engine oil leaks

Fail 18 Jan 2021 93,930 miles

Advise engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 91,346 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 89,752 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 88,333 miles

Advise front b/discs corroded and pitted on inner edges

Fail 11 Jan 2018 88,333 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Advise front b/discs corroded and pitted on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2017 86,512 miles

Front Brake discs corroded inner face

Nearside Front Tyre cut to sidewall not to cords

Nearside Rear Brake pipe minor corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe minor corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2016 84,427 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 82,660 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 80,366 miles

advise h/brake reqs attention

advise n/s/f tyre tread low

advise rear tyre treads on wear bars

Fail 12 Jan 2013 78,201 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

advise rear anti roll bar links showing signs of fatigue

advise rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2013 78,201 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

advise rear anti roll bar links showing signs of fatigue

advise rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 11 Jan 2012 74,395 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 71,721 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 71,721 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

o/s track control arm grease cover split

Fail 9 Sep 2009 66,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

o/s track control arm grease cover split

Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,123 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 37,489 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 37,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 28,473 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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GJ52 ZZE is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GJ52 ZZE, 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 GJ52 ZZE registered?

GJ52 ZZE is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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