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RF52 OPC

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

275,143 mi
Last recorded275,143 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 OPC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2022 275,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 271,077 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 271,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 268,427 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 264,615 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 256,663 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 249,898 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 239,194 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 230,979 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 221,789 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2013 210,809 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 195,002 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 175,379 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre warn badly inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2010 154,474 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 141,740 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 126,695 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 110,526 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 92,642 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 72,493 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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RF52 OPC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RF52 OPC, 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 RF52 OPC registered?

RF52 OPC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is RF52 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 OPC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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