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RK02 UEC

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,047 mi
Last recorded168,047 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 168,047 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 159,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 151,412 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,050 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre has cut in side wall but not down to cordes

Pass 7 Jul 2008 131,157 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 119,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 119,065 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 102,537 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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RK02 UEC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RK02 UEC, 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 RK02 UEC registered?

RK02 UEC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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The MOT history for RK02 UEC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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