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RG02 LXF

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

215,990 mi
Last recorded215,990 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 LXF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2013 215,990 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2012 202,032 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2011 175,811 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 1 Apr 2010 161,620 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

deterioration engine belts.

deterioration offside door mirror glass.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movements.

Pass 21 Mar 2009 140,324 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 129,868 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2007 120,252 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 113,395 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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RG02 LXF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RG02 LXF, 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 RG02 LXF registered?

RG02 LXF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is RG02 LXF safe to buy?

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