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WA52 PPV

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,236 mi
Last recorded127,236 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 PPV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 127,236 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 120,649 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 120,649 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 107,314 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 99,114 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 99,114 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 92,839 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 84,366 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 78,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jan 2010 72,490 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Jan 2010 72,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2006 54,738 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WA52 PPV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA52 PPV, 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

How do I check the history of WA52 PPV?

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What year was WA52 PPV registered?

WA52 PPV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is WA52 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA52 PPV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA52 PPV have outstanding finance?

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