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RA52 BYV

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,124 mi
Last recorded188,124 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 BYV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 188,124 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 188,124 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 178,402 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 178,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 155,348 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 127,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 96,932 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 66,164 miles

front and rear tyres bald on inner edges

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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RA52 BYV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA52 BYV, 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 RA52 BYV registered?

RA52 BYV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is RA52 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 BYV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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