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LA51 GTF

2002 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,246 mi
Last recorded134,246 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 GTF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 134,246 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 131,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 131,047 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,465 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 12,458 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 97,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres feathering on edges

front brake discs discoloured

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear brake pads nearing sensors

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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LA51 GTF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LA51 GTF, 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 LA51 GTF?

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What year was LA51 GTF registered?

LA51 GTF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is LA51 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 GTF shows 6 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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