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RJ52 CZV

2002 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,143 mi
Last recorded112,143 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 CZV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 112,143 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 112,143 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect incorrect bulb? (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 107,953 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 101,730 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 96,668 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 96,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 92,602 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 92,602 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 88,025 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 84,894 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 68,531 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 60,591 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 56,477 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 56,477 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,821 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 12,821 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 30,969 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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RJ52 CZV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ52 CZV, 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.

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What year was RJ52 CZV registered?

RJ52 CZV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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