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PY52 PFF

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,036 mi
Last recorded178,036 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 PFF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 178,036 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 162,764 miles

advise parking brake low effort on n/s/r

advise slight move ment in n/s/r lower wshbone bush

Fail 24 Sep 2010 162,680 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 127,927 miles

the ABS lamp only functions the 1st time the ignition is switched on, it wont work for a further 30 seconds after this

the rear section of the main brake pipes are corroded and have been coated with grease

Pass 22 Jul 2008 98,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 72,146 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 72,144 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 50,458 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 50,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 Front 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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PY52 PFF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY52 PFF, 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 PY52 PFF registered?

PY52 PFF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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The MOT history for PY52 PFF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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