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AM51 RVU

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

241,604 mi
Last recorded241,604 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 RVU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 241,604 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper spring clip missing

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)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 241,604 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper spring clip missing

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 28 Aug 2015 229,373 miles

fuel pipes coroded

horn working but not loud

Fail 27 Aug 2015 229,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes coroded

horn working but not loud

Pass 2 Sep 2014 217,431 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 217,431 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 207,042 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket poor condition

front tyres tread cracked

Fail 16 Aug 2013 207,042 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket poor condition

front tyres tread cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2012 193,334 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 180,292 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Jul 2010 163,251 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 144,603 miles

Airbag light on

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 144,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Airbag light on

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 125,493 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 125,493 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 104,222 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 104,222 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 99,936 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 85,700 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 85,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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AM51 RVU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AM51 RVU, 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 AM51 RVU registered?

AM51 RVU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is AM51 RVU safe to buy?

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