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YM52 ESY

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,393 mi
Last recorded75,393 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 ESY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 75,393 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 66,489 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 66,489 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 61,160 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 59,743 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 59,378 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 59,083 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2013 58,690 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,352 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 50,623 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,530 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,592 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,323 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 26,901 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 20,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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YM52 ESY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YM52 ESY, 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 YM52 ESY registered?

YM52 ESY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is YM52 ESY safe to buy?

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