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ND52 OWB

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,074 mi
Last recorded109,074 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND52 OWB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 109,074 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 106,695 miles

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2010 106,695 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 99,879 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 92,253 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 84,734 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 84,734 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

damage to gearbox support bracket present, gearbox counter balance broken off and missing, not effecting gearbox support.

o/s front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edge (not yet exceeding 3/4 rule)

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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ND52 OWB is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ND52 OWB, 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 ND52 OWB registered?

ND52 OWB is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is ND52 OWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND52 OWB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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