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HK52 EMJ

2002 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

87,058 mi
Last recorded87,058 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 EMJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 87,058 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Both (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills, jacking points and other various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 85,798 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Nearside headlamp damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted

wear in suspension bushes

Pass 16 Nov 2023 83,229 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2023 83,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2022 81,106 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 78,788 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 78,713 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking front to rear pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 77,081 miles

interior mirror deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2020 77,080 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

interior mirror deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2019 75,441 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

covers masking components

headlamps faded

slight leak from nearside steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,674 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 67,530 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 67,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,270 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,574 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,747 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 46,302 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,224 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,027 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,074 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 26,074 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,531 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 22,051 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 17,304 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 14,803 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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HK52 EMJ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HK52 EMJ, 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 HK52 EMJ registered?

HK52 EMJ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is HK52 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK52 EMJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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