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RX02 TSZ

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

209,914 mi
Last recorded209,914 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 TSZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 209,914 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 208,268 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 206,973 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 206,896 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 203,791 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 203,691 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 202,139 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 202,103 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 81,526 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2006 72,713 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 TSZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RX02 TSZ, 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 RX02 TSZ?

You can check the full history of RX02 TSZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX02 TSZ registered?

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

Is RX02 TSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 TSZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX02 TSZ have outstanding finance?

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