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VX52 AKG

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,214 mi
Last recorded96,214 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 AKG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 96,214 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 89,438 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2011 89,438 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 May 2010 72,185 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 72,098 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,442 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,201 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,375 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 31,375 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 19,254 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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VX52 AKG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX52 AKG, 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 VX52 AKG registered?

VX52 AKG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is VX52 AKG safe to buy?

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