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LC02 ARZ

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

187,111 mi
Last recorded187,111 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 ARZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 187,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 187,019 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 181,120 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 181,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 176,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 176,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator comes on when sidelights turned on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 172,782 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 172,751 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 168,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

O/S Wing Mirror Cover Loose

Fail 5 Mar 2019 168,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

O/S Wing Mirror Cover Loose

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 164,936 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 164,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 16,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 156,392 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 150,766 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 146,032 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 138,805 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded, no detriment to to system

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 132,508 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 125,589 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2011 125,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 118,132 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust gearbox support bracket corroded

high level brake light inop.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 111,898 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 106,246 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 94,875 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 88,439 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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LC02 ARZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LC02 ARZ, 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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LC02 ARZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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