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RN51 PXZ

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,358 mi
Last recorded110,358 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 PXZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 110,358 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 110,357 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 98,601 miles

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2007 98,385 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 97,063 miles

Both front tyre's worn on outer edge of tread

Windscreen washer pressure low

Pass 5 Jan 2006 81,061 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2006 81,061 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 PXZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PXZ, 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

How do I check the history of RN51 PXZ?

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What year was RN51 PXZ registered?

RN51 PXZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is RN51 PXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 PXZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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