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RX52 NPJ

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,717 mi
Last recorded193,717 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 NPJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 193,717 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Sep 2010 184,650 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 171,954 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 156,397 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link to gaitor split

signs of fluid around steering rack

water damage to rear no plate

wear to both rear tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2007 132,776 miles

signs of fluid around steering rack

Fail 10 Aug 2007 132,765 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 132,765 miles

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

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

2of4 washers inoperative

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

signs of fluid around steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2006 106,458 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre.

rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

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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RX52 NPJ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX52 NPJ, 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 RX52 NPJ registered?

RX52 NPJ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is RX52 NPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 NPJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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