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LA02 YJO

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,880 mi
Last recorded56,880 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 YJO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,880 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,799 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,389 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,186 miles

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

slight play in near-side steering arm

Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,861 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,189 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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LA02 YJO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LA02 YJO, 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 LA02 YJO registered?

LA02 YJO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LA02 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA02 YJO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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