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RF02 PPO

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,310 mi
Last recorded144,310 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 PPO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 144,310 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 135,650 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 107,328 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 79,810 miles

all brake discs slight wear

Pass 15 Aug 2008 73,651 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 65,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 56,306 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 May 2006 56,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 PPO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PPO, 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 RF02 PPO registered?

RF02 PPO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is RF02 PPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF02 PPO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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