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LB02 ZKL

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

215,465 mi
Last recorded215,465 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 ZKL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 215,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 209,796 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 192,531 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 178,241 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 178,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 171,950 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 171,947 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop links (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 167,985 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 167,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 163,641 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 163,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 158,270 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 154,321 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 154,321 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 143,661 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 143,661 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 132,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2012 132,045 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 117,793 miles

rear pads very low

Pass 9 Mar 2010 103,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut but cords not exposed

Pass 16 Mar 2009 87,088 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 75,039 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 55,735 miles

brake pads very low change them

Fail 17 Mar 2007 55,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pads very low change them

Pass 20 Mar 2006 41,340 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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LB02 ZKL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LB02 ZKL, 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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LB02 ZKL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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