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RX52 OUB

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,651 mi
Last recorded67,651 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 OUB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2009 67,651 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 67,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 60,464 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 52,783 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 52,783 miles

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

advise front brake pads look low

advise rear brake pads look low

Pass 3 Feb 2006 46,356 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 41,818 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 OUB is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OUB, 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 OUB?

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What year was RX52 OUB registered?

RX52 OUB is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RX52 OUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 OUB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX52 OUB have outstanding finance?

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