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NV52 ZWB

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

121,856 mi
Last recorded121,856 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 ZWB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 121,856 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 119,413 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 117,462 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 115,295 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 113,099 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 112,156 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 110,953 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 109,487 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 105,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 102,976 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 101,022 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 98,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 94,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 92,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 90,469 miles

air bag light on

chip in windscreen

play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link advice change

Pass 12 Mar 2011 87,233 miles

air bag light on

chip in windscreen

play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 15 Mar 2010 81,879 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 15 Mar 2010 81,879 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2009 75,025 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 72,968 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 64,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 56,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZWB is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 NV52 ZWB, 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 NV52 ZWB registered?

NV52 ZWB is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is NV52 ZWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV52 ZWB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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