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RE52 GYO

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,945 mi
Last recorded142,945 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 GYO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 142,945 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing low, 2/3 m.m .

oil leak on rear axle.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 117,890 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 117,890 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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RE52 GYO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE52 GYO, 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

How do I check the history of RE52 GYO?

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What year was RE52 GYO registered?

RE52 GYO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is RE52 GYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 GYO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE52 GYO have outstanding finance?

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