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RX52 NZK

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,385 mi
Last recorded124,385 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 NZK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 124,385 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 121,821 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 117,867 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 114,652 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 110,007 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 106,939 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 103,218 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 103,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 98,682 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 98,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 93,256 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

oil leak at o/s front

Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,545 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,060 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 85,060 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,666 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust steady bracket corroded and weak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 76,055 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 71,888 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 67,130 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,464 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 56,785 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 51,675 miles

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

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

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 NZK is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NZK, 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 RX52 NZK?

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What year was RX52 NZK registered?

RX52 NZK is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is RX52 NZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 NZK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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