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PN52 TZO

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

254,380 mi
Last recorded254,380 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 TZO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 254,380 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 254,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 238,128 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 226,743 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 214,982 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 207,245 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 195,652 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 184,822 miles

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Fail 20 Oct 2018 184,822 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Pass 30 Oct 2017 170,690 miles

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Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 152,069 miles

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

N/S Park Brake Low Effort

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

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

O/S/R Lens Cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Undertrays Damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2015 147,528 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 133,977 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 121,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 106,975 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 92,413 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 80,090 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 68,276 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 56,149 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,715 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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,745 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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PN52 TZO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PN52 TZO, 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 PN52 TZO registered?

PN52 TZO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is PN52 TZO safe to buy?

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