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LE02 VRC

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,458 mi
Last recorded106,458 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 VRC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 106,458 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 106,450 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 106,100 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 107,200 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 105,300 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 98,874 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2012 92,972 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2011 86,285 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 81,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 73,401 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 61,006 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 52,260 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 52,076 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,514 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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LE02 VRC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LE02 VRC, 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 LE02 VRC registered?

LE02 VRC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is LE02 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE02 VRC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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