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KR52 WYP

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,731 mi
Last recorded165,731 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 WYP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 165,731 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 161,750 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 155,334 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 155,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 144,093 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 136,280 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 136,276 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 133,471 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 133,471 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on in ner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2008 129,756 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 101,259 miles

rear parking brake performance on limit @ 16%

Pass 26 Sep 2005 81,855 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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KR52 WYP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR52 WYP, 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 KR52 WYP registered?

KR52 WYP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is KR52 WYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 WYP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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