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LS52 DTO

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

227,235 mi
Last recorded227,235 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 DTO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 227,235 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 219,730 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 215,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 206,261 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 206,261 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 200,467 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 200,467 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 193,139 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 186,351 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 179,650 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 174,109 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 167,606 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 159,520 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 132,361 miles

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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LS52 DTO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS52 DTO, 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 LS52 DTO registered?

LS52 DTO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is LS52 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 DTO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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