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SP52 HNY

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,782 mi
Last recorded148,782 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 HNY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 148,782 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 141,696 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 141,696 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 May 2016 135,453 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 130,836 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 122,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 16,012 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 110,160 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 99,721 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 88,967 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 78,062 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 77,875 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Air bag light on.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 53,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 38,461 miles

Front brakes have a 17% imbalance

Fail 29 Sep 2006 38,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear handbrake not rising at same rate

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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SP52 HNY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SP52 HNY, 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 SP52 HNY registered?

SP52 HNY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is SP52 HNY safe to buy?

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