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LC02 XPL

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

214,958 mi
Last recorded214,958 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 XPL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 214,958 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 203,532 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2017 203,532 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2017 203,462 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Wipers not tested due no washer fluid.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 192,163 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 192,163 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 185,880 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS headlight bulb fitting slightly damaged

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

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

center brake light not working

Pass 8 Sep 2014 175,010 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 166,625 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 158,848 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 140,827 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 6 Jan 2010 132,016 miles

front brakes worn low

Fail 5 Jan 2010 132,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brakes worn low

Pass 2 Feb 2009 101,661 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 60,151 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 17,509 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 15,093 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 XPL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

LC02 XPL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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