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HY52 OAL

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,340 mi
Last recorded150,340 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 OAL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 150,340 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Dec 2012 141,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 141,980 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 133,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 122,622 miles

both rear bushes

Pass 18 Dec 2009 113,048 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 101,271 miles

both front tyres slightly damaged on inner walls

Fail 18 Dec 2008 101,271 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly damaged on inner walls

Pass 13 Dec 2007 84,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 69,262 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 17 Nov 2005 51,769 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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HY52 OAL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HY52 OAL, 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 HY52 OAL registered?

HY52 OAL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is HY52 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY52 OAL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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