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NV52 LMF

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,828 mi
Last recorded132,828 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 LMF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 132,828 miles

all inner tyres worn

Pass 3 Aug 2015 124,951 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 124,951 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 118,598 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 115,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 104,454 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 104,453 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,901 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 92,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 87,922 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 78,944 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 78,944 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 69,155 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 69,155 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight play in osr suspension arm on caliper side

Pass 15 Nov 2007 58,998 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 48,852 miles

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

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

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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NV52 LMF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NV52 LMF, 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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NV52 LMF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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