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SK52 CZA

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,326 mi
Last recorded158,326 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 CZA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 158,326 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 158,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 150,611 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 150,611 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 150,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear silencer showing early signs of deterioration.

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

front exhaust bracket center bolt deteriorated.

metal fuel pipes down floor corroded but not leaking.

rear brake discs pitted

rear metal brake pipes down floor beside fuel tank corroded

rear silencer heat shield insecure.

slight engine oil leak onto steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2011 139,194 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 120,316 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 120,316 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 96,387 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 96,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 88,058 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 70,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 70,833 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 54,895 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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SK52 CZA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SK52 CZA, 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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SK52 CZA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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