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VK52 NEN

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,503 mi
Last recorded104,503 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 NEN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 104,503 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated banana arm - outer balljoint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 104,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bushes x2 have excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (banana arm) outer bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 85,692 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Sep 2018 85,691 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear flexi hoses into caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2017 75,343 miles

n/s front wing linner insecure front end

Pass 23 Dec 2015 67,275 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 56,757 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 47,542 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 34,304 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,793 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 32,686 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bonnet grille adrift

n/s and o/s inner steering rack knuckles slight movement

unable to fully inspect inner front brake pads

Pass 17 Oct 2009 30,124 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 26,618 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,868 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,058 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 15,569 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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VK52 NEN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK52 NEN, 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 VK52 NEN registered?

VK52 NEN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is VK52 NEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK52 NEN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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