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AE52 RFN

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,324 mi
Last recorded191,324 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 RFN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 191,324 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 184,940 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 175,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre worn inner edge

O/S/F Tyre worn inner/outter edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 175,229 miles

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 Front Lower 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre worn inner edge

O/S/F Tyre worn inner/outter edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 158,302 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 139,493 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 139,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 123,642 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 123,642 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 109,953 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 109,658 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 92,347 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 74,075 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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AE52 RFN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE52 RFN, 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 AE52 RFN registered?

AE52 RFN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is AE52 RFN safe to buy?

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