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RK02 SXP

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,366 mi
Last recorded200,366 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 SXP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 200,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 199,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 184,055 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 165,863 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 154,955 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 143,956 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 143,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 138,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 122,783 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 122,781 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 106,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front a/r links worn

hi level stop light not working

n/s o/s lower rear suspension bushes worn

o/s/f tyre wall deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2009 106,415 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front a/r links worn

hi level stop light not working

n/s o/s lower rear suspension bushes worn

o/s/f tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2008 98,571 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 98,571 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 90,292 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 74,773 miles

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

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

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

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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RK02 SXP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK02 SXP, 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 RK02 SXP?

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What year was RK02 SXP registered?

RK02 SXP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 July 2002.

Is RK02 SXP safe to buy?

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