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WA52 WYZ

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,441 mi
Last recorded160,441 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 WYZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 160,441 miles

front discs worn,offside rear tyre worn thin inner edge,and small split inner wall, oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2013 160,420 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front discs worn,offside rear tyre worn thin inner edge,and small split inner wall, oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 149,839 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 142,680 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 134,614 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 120,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

neaside front fog light lens broken

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 19 Aug 2008 105,650 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 87,219 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 87,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 67,379 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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WA52 WYZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WA52 WYZ, 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 WA52 WYZ registered?

WA52 WYZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is WA52 WYZ safe to buy?

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