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PJ52 BJV

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,696 mi
Last recorded115,696 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 BJV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2016 115,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application slightly uneven

offside rear pad wear wire displaced

Pass 1 Nov 2014 101,120 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 92,498 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,253 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 78,295 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 72,257 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 66,054 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 58,719 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 52,569 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 41,622 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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PJ52 BJV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PJ52 BJV, 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 PJ52 BJV registered?

PJ52 BJV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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