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LC52 XDO

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,691 mi
Last recorded126,691 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 XDO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 126,691 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 126,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 98,586 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 77,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/side front fog lamp damaged

Pass 3 May 2007 77,967 miles

n/side front fog lamp damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2006 73,031 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

both rear tyres cracking and getting low

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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LC52 XDO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC52 XDO, 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

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What year was LC52 XDO registered?

LC52 XDO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is LC52 XDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 XDO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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