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YN52 YOF

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

138,010 mi
Last recorded138,010 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 YOF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 138,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 135,563 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 130,273 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/projection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 126,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 126,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 126,453 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 125,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 124,846 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 124,130 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 123,389 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pans and sills are slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle, which are obscuring components.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 121,582 miles

Body has slight corrosion Floor pans and sills (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Plastic under trays and covers fitted to underside of vehicle, obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2015 120,225 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 115,921 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 111,178 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 104,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 97,077 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 28 May 2010 85,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing edges

headlight leveler clamp not connected to the suspension arm due to rust

Pass 28 May 2009 77,403 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 70,090 miles

unable tocheck door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2007 59,113 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 39,344 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges on 2mm

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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YN52 YOF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YN52 YOF, 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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YN52 YOF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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