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RX02 OEW

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,712 mi
Last recorded129,712 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 OEW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 129,712 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 121,289 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rocker seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 121,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rocker seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 110,309 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass the hand break 16% (1.1.6 (d))

Rear both sides rear tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 10 Oct 2017 99,397 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak under the engine area ()

hand break just pass 17%

Fail 10 Oct 2017 99,397 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak under the engine area ()

hand break just pass 17%

Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,790 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 82,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 75,920 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,513 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,435 miles

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

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)

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

both front windscreen washer jets slightly blocked

Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,207 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

slight side wall damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,391 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,188 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,906 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 38,729 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 30,730 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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RX02 OEW is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX02 OEW, 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 RX02 OEW registered?

RX02 OEW is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is RX02 OEW safe to buy?

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