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LA52 UGG

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,776 mi
Last recorded132,776 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 UGG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 132,776 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 132,776 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 117,324 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 117,324 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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LA52 UGG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LA52 UGG, 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 LA52 UGG registered?

LA52 UGG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is LA52 UGG safe to buy?

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