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LF02 GXS

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,878 mi
Last recorded117,878 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 GXS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 117,878 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2014 117,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear system indicates a fault

offside front tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2013 102,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

nearside front tyre very worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2013 102,034 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre very worn on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2011 95,099 miles

parking brake perfomance on minimum pass allowed

Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,155 miles

1. The O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT HAS VERY SLIGHT FREE PLAY.

2. THE REAR BREAK PADS ARE NEARING MAXIMUM WEAR.

3, THE O/S/F TYRE IS WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 1 May 2009 74,310 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 63,196 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 63,190 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 50,672 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 49,299 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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LF02 GXS is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LF02 GXS, 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 LF02 GXS registered?

LF02 GXS is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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