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WR52 PBY

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

83,933 mi
Last recorded83,933 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 PBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 83,933 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 83,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 81,394 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 79,590 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 77,898 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 75,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 74,204 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 72,937 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 71,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 68,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 66,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front both sides front tires advanced splitting of treads& deep cuts evident

Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,072 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

small deep cut on offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,936 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 41,152 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 37,239 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 32,193 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 32,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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WR52 PBY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 WR52 PBY, 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 WR52 PBY registered?

WR52 PBY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is WR52 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR52 PBY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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