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YD52 CCU

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 CCU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 146,117 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 146,065 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 144,177 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 142,692 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack and perish.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2019 142,692 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light. (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel cap seal starting to crack and perish.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 140,755 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 134,408 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 129,665 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 122,958 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 115,141 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 107,396 miles

play in both rear link rods

play in n/s/f link rod

rear pads low

Pass 8 Dec 2011 100,373 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 93,107 miles

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

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

dusr cover split on n/s/r antiroll bar link

Fail 9 Dec 2010 93,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

dusr cover split on n/s/r antiroll bar link

Pass 10 Dec 2009 86,948 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 76,636 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,219 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 46,334 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 46,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE HEAVILY BALD ON INSIDE EDGE AND DOWN TO APROX 3MM

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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YD52 CCU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YD52 CCU, 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.

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What year was YD52 CCU registered?

YD52 CCU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is YD52 CCU safe to buy?

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