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RM02 OCT

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,516 mi
Last recorded138,516 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM02 OCT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 138,516 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 132,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 120,165 miles

advise corrossion started on the front exhaust bracket

advise wear lips on front brake discs

Fail 17 Oct 2012 120,165 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

advise corrossion started on the front exhaust bracket

advise cracks starting to appear in the offside rear brake hose

advise nearside rear tyre upon limit also worn on edge strongly recomend to be changed

advise slight brake bind to the nearside front brake

advise wear lips on front brake discs

Pass 31 Aug 2011 106,872 miles

offside front windscreen has 2 chips/cracks to centre area, approx 12mm dia

Fail 31 Aug 2011 106,872 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

offside front windscreen has 2 chips/cracks to centre area, approx 12mm dia

Pass 17 Sep 2010 99,486 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 95,086 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 90,596 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 86,060 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 80,183 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 78,330 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 78,330 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked.

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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RM02 OCT is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RM02 OCT, 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 RM02 OCT registered?

RM02 OCT is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 May 2002.

Is RM02 OCT safe to buy?

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