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VX52 GMG

2002 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,499 mi
Last recorded153,499 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 GMG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 153,499 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 153,498 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 147,314 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 124,660 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 86,984 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 GMG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 VX52 GMG, 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 GMG registered?

VX52 GMG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is VX52 GMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX52 GMG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX52 GMG have outstanding finance?

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