CarVerify

Free Car Check

LT52 KNB

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,090 mi
Last recorded141,090 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 KNB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 141,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 135,045 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 133,242 miles

covers /under trays

front and rear brake pipes have been waxoil

front lower arms front bush have play o/s/f & n/s/f

n/s/f link bar top gailter has cut

o/s/f inner rack end play

Pass 16 Apr 2018 129,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper /lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front light corrosion on pipe

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper / lower (2.4.G.2)

front / rear brake pads have been wax oil

under trays /engine covers

Pass 20 Apr 2017 126,652 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 123,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 123,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 123,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint front tie rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush also insecure (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 111,265 miles

o/s/r vertical link has slight movement

Pass 11 Mar 2014 109,747 miles

near side rear brake pipe badley corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2014 109,747 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side rear brake pipe badley corroded

radiator leaking water

Pass 15 Mar 2013 104,659 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

NEAR SIDE & OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

Fail 15 Mar 2013 104,659 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

NEAR SIDE & OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 99,438 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)

both rear vertical links have some movement

engine management light is on

water leak on the radiator

Pass 21 Mar 2011 94,250 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 88,719 miles

Strong advise on both rear tyres

Fail 20 Mar 2010 88,719 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Strong advise on both rear tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2009 82,325 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 75,863 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 75,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 57,399 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 57,396 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 44,940 miles

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

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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LT52 KNB is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LT52 KNB, 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

How do I check the history of LT52 KNB?

You can check the full history of LT52 KNB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LT52 KNB registered?

LT52 KNB is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is LT52 KNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT52 KNB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LT52 KNB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LT52 KNB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.