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RL52 OSD

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

181,120 mi
Last recorded181,120 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 OSD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 181,120 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 173,532 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 164,955 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 154,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

horn is slightly quiet but can still be heard by another road user

Fail 6 May 2014 154,325 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

horn is slightly quiet but can still be heard by another road user

Pass 21 May 2013
Pass 3 May 2012 133,048 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 125,070 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 118,722 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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 1 May 2009 102,804 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 90,186 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 89,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 77,198 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,117 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 57,244 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 57,244 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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RL52 OSD is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RL52 OSD, 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 RL52 OSD registered?

RL52 OSD is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is RL52 OSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 OSD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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