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RK52 OMH

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,285 mi
Last recorded134,285 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 OMH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 134,285 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

excessive parking brake travel

Pass 13 Oct 2015 126,596 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 114,501 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 109,433 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 105,915 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 105,915 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2011 101,596 miles

both/rear/brake/disc/worn/and/rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2010 93,816 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 83,251 miles

knocking from offside front susp. when jacked up on lock to lock

Pass 22 Sep 2008 73,666 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 73,666 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,669 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 55,006 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 41,716 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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RK52 OMH is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RK52 OMH, 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 RK52 OMH registered?

RK52 OMH is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is RK52 OMH safe to buy?

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