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MC52 ZCL

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

258,915 mi
Last recorded258,915 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 ZCL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 258,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pies corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 258,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pies corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 244,118 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 227,846 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 220,949 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 213,696 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 195,958 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 189,074 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 172,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake inbalance

Fail 17 Jan 2017 172,465 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake inbalance

Pass 14 Jan 2016 160,064 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 148,665 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 148,664 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 125,515 miles

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 ZCL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZCL, 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 MC52 ZCL registered?

MC52 ZCL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is MC52 ZCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC52 ZCL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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