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LC02 CLF

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,347 mi
Last recorded151,347 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 CLF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 151,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 142,683 miles

fuel pipe corroded and rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Feb 2019 137,403 miles

fuel pipe corroded but not leaking

Fail 27 Feb 2019 137,403 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

fuel pipe corroded but not leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2018 131,635 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 131,621 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Pipes rubbing on bodywork and other pipes (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 125,301 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 118,804 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' greater than 10mm but not materially effecting view of road (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipes along underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 118,804 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked showing cords (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked showing cords (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' greater than 10mm but not materially effecting view of road (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipes along underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At Rear by Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Roller Brake Test Not Carried Out due To state of Rear Flexi Hoses

Pass 4 Mar 2015 112,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 112,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Small crack in front screen

Pass 7 Mar 2014 105,760 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 97,504 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 88,507 miles

N/s/rear brakes bind

O/s/rear parking brake low efficency

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,807 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,657 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,282 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 47,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2007 41,024 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2006 36,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 23 May 2006 36,117 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 CLF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LC02 CLF, 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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What year was LC02 CLF registered?

LC02 CLF is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is LC02 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC02 CLF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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