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LC02 MXX

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,992 mi
Last recorded153,992 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 MXX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 153,992 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 143,440 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 133,023 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 121,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 121,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 120,423 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 112,693 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 105,380 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 105,380 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 98,666 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 92,629 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 86,171 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 77,843 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 77,843 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 70,590 miles

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 1 Feb 2007 63,892 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear parking brake slightly low effort

Pass 8 Feb 2006 57,374 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 57,373 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 57,372 miles

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

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 MXX is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LC02 MXX, 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 MXX registered?

LC02 MXX is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 May 2002.

Is LC02 MXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC02 MXX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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