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LF02 ONN

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

229,092 mi
Last recorded229,092 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 ONN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 229,092 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 223,802 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 214,957 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 200,419 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 187,171 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 175,338 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 175,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 168,104 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 168,030 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 160,149 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pipe exhaust bracket broke

Pass 8 Feb 2014 152,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 152,834 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 140,197 miles

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)

slight play in front suspension bushs

Fail 31 Jan 2013 140,190 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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)

slight play in front suspension bushs

Fail 16 Apr 2012 131,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 16 Apr 2012 131,942 miles

airbag light on

Pass 20 Apr 2011 122,397 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 106,955 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 91,438 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 80,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 70,158 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 59,621 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 ONN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LF02 ONN, 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 ONN registered?

LF02 ONN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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