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LD02 NXA

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,898 mi
Last recorded180,898 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 NXA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 180,898 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 180,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low inner segment loose (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low inner segment loose (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ? (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

wear edges n/s front tyre 235/45/17

Pass 1 Nov 2016 168,574 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 168,574 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 159,661 miles

near side wing mirror glass missing

oil leaking

radiator leaking

Fail 31 Oct 2015 159,661 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

near side wing mirror glass missing

oil leaking

radiator leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2014 150,659 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 150,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 141,805 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 131,329 miles

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

Oil leak

hand brake travel high

Fail 22 Oct 2012 131,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

hand brake travel high

Pass 2 Aug 2011 113,570 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,015 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

rear axle has oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 63,165 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,374 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 46,374 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre going bald inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2007 46,170 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 41,649 miles

N/S/F/TYRE HAS CUTS INSIDE WALL

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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LD02 NXA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LD02 NXA, 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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LD02 NXA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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