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SA52 XEC

2002 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,066 mi
Last recorded52,066 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2007
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 XEC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel filler cap seal cracking.

rear number plate starting to seperate.

unable to check brake fluid level in reservoir.

Fail 27 Sep 2007 52,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel filler cap seal cracking.

rear number plate starting to seperate.

unable to check brake fluid level in reservoir.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,445 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 32,264 miles

nail in tyre

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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SA52 XEC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SA52 XEC, 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 SA52 XEC registered?

SA52 XEC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is SA52 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 XEC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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