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LD52 YNR

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,533 mi
Last recorded103,533 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 YNR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 103,533 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 103,532 miles

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear ( Marked Yellow ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked Yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 101,445 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 99,932 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 99,905 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 99,324 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,982 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 98,194 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 96,024 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 90,698 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018
Pass 14 Feb 2017 81,348 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,122 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,378 miles

O/S/R TYRE ON 3MM

Fail 13 Feb 2015 67,378 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE ON 3MM

Pass 12 Mar 2014 639,224 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,557 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Feb 2013 59,557 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

front tyres worn on edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 54,732 miles

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

Unable to fully check n/s/r belt-child seat fitted.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 54,732 miles

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

Front & rear discs corroded.

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

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

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

Unable to fully check n/s/r belt-child seat fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,619 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 48,552 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,623 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,156 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,015 miles

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

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

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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LD52 YNR is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LD52 YNR, 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 LD52 YNR registered?

LD52 YNR is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is LD52 YNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD52 YNR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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