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MC52 UGT

2002 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,624 mi
Last recorded174,624 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 UGT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2014 174,624 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 174,624 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 154,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 145,483 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 145,483 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011
Pass 3 Feb 2010 126,995 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 112,295 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 84,500 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 58,988 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 58,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 45,333 miles

chips in windscreen

n/s/f inner arch trim insecure

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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MC52 UGT is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel 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 MC52 UGT, 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 MC52 UGT registered?

MC52 UGT is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is MC52 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC52 UGT 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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