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HD52 FEO

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

220,889 mi
Last recorded220,889 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 FEO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 220,889 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 220,889 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 220,134 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 200,616 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 200,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 189,224 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 189,224 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 181,400 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 172,024 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 172,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 161,876 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 152,247 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 141,850 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 132,865 miles

Propshaft component defective

advise front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Feb 2008 132,865 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Propshaft component defective

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 9 May 2007 115,019 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 88,656 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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HD52 FEO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HD52 FEO, 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

How do I check the history of HD52 FEO?

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What year was HD52 FEO registered?

HD52 FEO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is HD52 FEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD52 FEO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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