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RE02 VZC

2002 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,755 mi
Last recorded121,755 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 VZC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 121,755 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 120,696 miles

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

Front oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 116,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 109,961 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 103,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 103,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 89,776 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,016 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 74,984 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 68,891 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,682 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,063 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 54,416 miles

n/s/f side light connection poor

Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,377 miles

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

front number plate marked

n/s hand brake effort low

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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RE02 VZC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RE02 VZC, 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 RE02 VZC registered?

RE02 VZC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is RE02 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 VZC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE02 VZC have outstanding finance?

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