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2002 BMW 5 SERIES
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- Registration AP52APK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 11 Mar 2027
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 165,758 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive edge of sill lip (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive edge of sill lip (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 163,167 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 162,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 160,478 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2025 19 Jun 202628 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 156,361 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2024 19 Jun 202628 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 156,361 MI
19 Jun 202625 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,936 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 152,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 149,499 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
2 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 148,254 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- EML on
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes over tank (1.1.11 (c))
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,192 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,572 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2019 19 Jun 20267 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 136,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
17 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 133,220 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2018 19 Jun 202616 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 133,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 130,448 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front outer (2.4.G.2)
4 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 127,331 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2016 19 Jun 20262 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 127,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 125,205 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 125,205 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 123,352 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 123,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear 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)
30 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 120,743 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 120,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 114,614 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2012 19 Jun 20267 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 109,670 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2011 19 Jun 20266 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 109,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 101,223 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2010 19 Jun 20269 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 83,004 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2009 19 Jun 202628 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 65,066 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2008 19 Jun 202631 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 44,947 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2007 19 Jun 202613 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 34,951 MI
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AP52APK was registered on 2002-12-20
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