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RX02 TNF

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

169,284 mi
Last recorded169,284 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 TNF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 169,284 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Previous repairs covered in underseal (inner sills both sides )

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides painted (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 163,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill near jacking point, covered with plastic sill cover so difficult to fully Inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill near jacking point, covered with plastic sill cover so difficult to fully Inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Apr 2023 157,309 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff misty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking points rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 157,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff misty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking points rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 157,215 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear jacking points

diff oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 150,869 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 145,681 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 142,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 142,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 137,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 135,865 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 134,704 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 132,224 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 128,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2014 122,199 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 119,604 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 114,584 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 107,709 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 104,969 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 99,874 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 93,829 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 80,462 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 68,748 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 68,748 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 54,917 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 TNF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TNF, 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 RX02 TNF registered?

RX02 TNF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is RX02 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 TNF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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