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RG51 FZT

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,725 mi
Last recorded148,725 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 FZT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 148,725 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 113,416 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 81,407 miles

play in both rear bottom hub bushes

under covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2009 81,407 miles

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

play in both rear bottom hub bushes

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2008 71,548 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 59,748 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 47,520 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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RG51 FZT is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RG51 FZT, 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 RG51 FZT?

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What year was RG51 FZT registered?

RG51 FZT is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is RG51 FZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 FZT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RG51 FZT have outstanding finance?

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