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LC02 SJV

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,168 mi
Last recorded84,168 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 SJV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 84,168 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 81,106 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 79,977 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 73,163 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 73,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 66,856 miles

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 7 Sep 2007 66,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 5 Sep 2006 58,498 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 44,060 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 SJV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SJV, 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 LC02 SJV?

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What year was LC02 SJV registered?

LC02 SJV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is LC02 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC02 SJV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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