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SF52 YZA

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,062 mi
Last recorded159,062 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 YZA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 159,062 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 159,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 143,988 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 133,386 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 133,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 127,207 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 127,206 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 116,247 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 116,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 92,140 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 77,117 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 60,582 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)

Fail 19 Aug 2006 60,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 44,266 miles

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 YZA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YZA, 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 YZA registered?

SF52 YZA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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