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RN51 NMX

2002 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,178 mi
Last recorded163,178 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 NMX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 163,178 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 159,669 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 156,203 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 156,203 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 152,390 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 151,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust support bracket is broken

Nearside front brake wear sensor is loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 144,470 miles

Exhaust pipe fouling anti-roll bar

H.I.D kit fitted for dipbeam

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 16 May 2013 144,039 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Exhaust pipe fouling anti-roll bar

H.I.D kit fitted for dipbeam

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 May 2012 128,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 119,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 104,025 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 83,605 miles

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

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

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 21 Nov 2007 82,174 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 67,031 miles

both rear anti-roll bar drop links have slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2005 55,926 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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RN51 NMX is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RN51 NMX, 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 RN51 NMX registered?

RN51 NMX is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is RN51 NMX safe to buy?

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