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RE52 DHD

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,985 mi
Last recorded101,985 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 DHD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 101,985 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 98,445 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 98,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 97,104 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 95,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 95,898 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 92,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 89,661 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 89,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 87,106 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 83,360 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 79,812 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,575 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,976 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,401 miles

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)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 59,280 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,280 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,734 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,885 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,294 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,752 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,136 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,438 miles

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

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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RE52 DHD is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RE52 DHD, 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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What year was RE52 DHD registered?

RE52 DHD is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is RE52 DHD safe to buy?

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