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KL52 FYX

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,805 mi
Last recorded134,805 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 FYX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 134,805 miles

STONE CHIPS X3 NONE ABOVE SPEC TO FAIL MOT TEST

Fail 31 Mar 2017 134,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR UPPER ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

STONE CHIPS X 3 NONE ABOVE SPEC TO FAIL MOT TEST

Pass 8 Apr 2016 124,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 123,759 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 113,683 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 95,100 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 95,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 92,287 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 88,600 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 84,004 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 79,959 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 71,329 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 68,026 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 62,646 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 48,966 miles

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

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

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

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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KL52 FYX is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KL52 FYX, 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 KL52 FYX registered?

KL52 FYX is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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