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130,802 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear front to back brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "d" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "d" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear front to back brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge, Tread Depth 4.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Dripping onto Exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
EML Illuminated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 80% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Reverse Light Inoperative
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside reverse light is inop
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertray fitted preventing inspection
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside reverse light is inop
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertray fitted preventing inspection
Coil spring corroded all coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer is showing signs of corrosion
Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer is showing signs of corrosion
Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are worn smooth on inner edges approx 4.5mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers are smeary across screen (3.4 (b) (i))
under floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive front area of engine area and rear propshaft joint area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished and split in treads 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indictor, remains illuminated when switched to sidelight position (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive front area of engine area and rear propshaft joint area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished and split in treads 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strongish advise (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil leak is heavier than light misting, but not dripping at this time (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear disc area has reduced contact area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chips (8.3.1d)
under tray missing
sill covers fitted
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear tyres perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn on inner edges
sill trims fitted
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn on inner edges
sill trims fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight diff oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
plastic underfloor covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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Y5 RDO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 Y5 RDO, 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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Y5 RDO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 May 2002.
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