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KH51 LCC

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,209 mi
Last recorded110,209 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH51 LCC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 110,209 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil fouling

Fail 27 Nov 2017 110,209 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil fouling

Pass 24 Nov 2012 106,479 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 106,479 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 102,925 miles

Coolant leak

engine sign stays on

nearside offside front brake disc slight worn

nearside offside rear disc slight worn low

Fail 3 May 2011 102,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

engine sign stays on

nearside offside front brake disc slight worn

nearside offside rear disc slight worn low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 98,314 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 98,314 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 90,647 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 86,294 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 78,208 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 70,848 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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KH51 LCC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KH51 LCC, 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 KH51 LCC registered?

KH51 LCC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is KH51 LCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH51 LCC shows 12 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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