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NX52 UUL

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

217,979 mi
Last recorded217,979 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX52 UUL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 217,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 201,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 195,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 28 Nov 2019 184,034 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 176,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Washer jet blocked

Offside Front head lamp requires cleaning

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 165,638 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 165,638 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 155,426 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 155,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 141,112 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 141,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 125,500 miles

o/s/f tyre warn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre warn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2013 115,912 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 109,232 miles

rear number plate discolouring

Fail 8 Nov 2012 109,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 31 Oct 2011 100,063 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 29 Nov 2010 90,170 miles

N/s rear wheel tight to turn.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar link.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 90,170 miles

N/s rear wheel tight to turn.

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

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

Slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar link.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 80,515 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 71,987 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 71,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,391 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,907 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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NX52 UUL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NX52 UUL, 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 NX52 UUL registered?

NX52 UUL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is NX52 UUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX52 UUL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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