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SF52 NEY

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,352 mi
Last recorded150,352 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 NEY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 150,352 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 137,058 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 136,946 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s,o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s,o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s,o/s (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 125,205 miles

discs surface rust

Fail 10 Jun 2015 125,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 116,290 miles

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 door mirror missing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 110,229 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 105,911 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 97,083 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 94,288 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 88,882 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 88,882 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,104 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 76,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

electric windows not working from drivers seat

front brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,223 miles

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

front and rear discs ridged

nearside rear parking brake effort low

Fail 24 Aug 2006 52,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 52,359 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 38,885 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2005 38,669 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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SF52 NEY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SF52 NEY, 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 SF52 NEY registered?

SF52 NEY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is SF52 NEY safe to buy?

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