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YD52 ZRP

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,159 mi
Last recorded123,159 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 123,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiters damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 121,263 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boots damp (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres perished

engine oil added prior to test

Pass 12 May 2017 119,321 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 119,321 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 117,116 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2015 114,848 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 112,703 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 110,672 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Mar 2012 108,411 miles

All four tyre perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 106,633 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 8 Apr 2010 104,686 miles

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

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

both rear tyres beginning to perish in tread

light mist of oil from nearside rack gaiter

Pass 15 Apr 2009 103,090 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 101,637 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 106,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 85,176 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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YD52 ZRP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZRP, 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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YD52 ZRP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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