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MT02 RYZ

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

158,464 mi
Last recorded158,464 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 RYZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 158,464 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 158,392 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 157,035 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 156,972 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 156,609 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 114,063 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 106,984 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 106,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 99,670 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 99,669 miles

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

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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MT02 RYZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 MT02 RYZ, 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 MT02 RYZ registered?

MT02 RYZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is MT02 RYZ safe to buy?

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