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RO52 UBD

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,370 mi
Last recorded178,370 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 UBD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 178,370 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 167,016 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 152,609 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 143,573 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 143,573 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 132,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine undertray damaged

osr tyre sidewall cut

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 125,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 125,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 112,974 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 112,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 94,470 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 81,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 130,362 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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RO52 UBD 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 RO52 UBD, 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 RO52 UBD registered?

RO52 UBD is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is RO52 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 UBD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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