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SN52 ZTG

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,602 mi
Last recorded90,602 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 ZTG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 90,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 90,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 90,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 90,449 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 89,192 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 83,304 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 79,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,947 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 73,916 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 73,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON. N/S MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

Pass 20 Dec 2013 70,617 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN. EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS. REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2013 70,617 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON. N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN. EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS, LEVEL LOW. ENGINE MISFIRE. REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,517 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON. N/S DOOR MIRROR BROKEN. REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2012 64,517 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON. N/S DOOR MIRROR BROKEN. REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,688 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 19 Oct 2011 57,687 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Oct 2010 52,248 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 52,247 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,284 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,308 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,746 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,895 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 24,083 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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SN52 ZTG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SN52 ZTG, 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 SN52 ZTG registered?

SN52 ZTG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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