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PJ52 DGZ

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,397 mi
Last recorded194,397 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 DGZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 194,397 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 192,031 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 190,233 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 187,096 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 187,001 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

near side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 185,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

hand brake efficiency 16%

Pass 10 Aug 2018 183,124 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 183,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forwarded arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 180,515 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre balled on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 180,500 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre balled on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 176,358 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 176,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill jacking pont (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 172,210 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 169,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2013 164,783 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 163,830 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 163,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 152,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 139,364 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 128,530 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 117,664 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 113,232 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 107,238 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2005 90,337 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

body kit fitted

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 DGZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DGZ, 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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PJ52 DGZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 October 2002.

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