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RF02 POU

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,253 mi
Last recorded138,253 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
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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Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 POU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 138,253 miles

engine light on

pad warning light on but this is not a fail

rear discs worn

slight interferance on lights o/s/r

Pass 1 Oct 2009 133,281 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 124,532 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 124,532 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 106,141 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 95,142 miles

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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RF02 POU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF02 POU, 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 RF02 POU?

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What year was RF02 POU registered?

RF02 POU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is RF02 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF02 POU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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