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PJ52 OTD

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,416 mi
Last recorded134,416 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 OTD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 134,416 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 134,416 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 129,251 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2009 127,367 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2008 124,582 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 18 Nov 2008 124,578 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Nov 2007 121,687 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 116,730 miles

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

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

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 OTD is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OTD, 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 OTD registered?

PJ52 OTD is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is PJ52 OTD safe to buy?

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