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RX52 OAB

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,451 mi
Last recorded130,451 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 OAB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 130,451 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF & OSF (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 129,244 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 129,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 127,994 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 127,994 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 126,194 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 125,428 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 125,428 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 124,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 124,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 123,224 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch cover loose under vehicle

noise from steering rack area

Fail 23 Oct 2020 123,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch cover loose under vehicle

noise from steering rack area

Pass 26 Oct 2019 120,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 120,060 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 114,952 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 109,261 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 109,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 102,960 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 96,550 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 89,482 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 89,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 81,811 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 77,446 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 71,465 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 66,302 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 66,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust heat sheild hanging off

Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,282 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild hanging off

Fail 14 Oct 2009 59,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

movement evident in offside front lower ball joint

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,333 miles

movement evident in offside front lower ball joint

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,099 miles

movement evident in offside front lower ball joint

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 16 Oct 2008 53,099 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

movement evident in offside front lower ball joint

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2007 47,214 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,146 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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RX52 OAB is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RX52 OAB, 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 RX52 OAB registered?

RX52 OAB is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is RX52 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 OAB shows 33 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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