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SD52 LWL

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,963 mi
Last recorded73,963 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 LWL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 73,963 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,101 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 104,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine undertray fitted

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

plastic side skirts fitted

REAR PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ONLY A BODERLINE PASS IT WOULD BE ADVISABLE TO HAVE THIS CHECKED OUT AS ANY FURTHER DETERIORATION COULD RESULT IN A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION IN THE EVENT OF AN HYDRAULIC FAILURE

Pass 12 Oct 2005 76,715 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 76,715 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

235/45 R17 94Y CONTINENTAL.

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Covers fitted to outer sills.

Engine under tray fitted.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SD52 LWL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD52 LWL, 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 SD52 LWL registered?

SD52 LWL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is SD52 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD52 LWL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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