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LF52 CYW

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,768 mi
Last recorded177,768 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 CYW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 177,768 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad warning lamp displaying

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

Fail 19 Sep 2017 177,683 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad warning lamp displaying

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 11 Oct 2016 171,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

pad wear indicator light on

Pass 8 Dec 2015 152,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

top and lower engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2015 152,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

top and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2014 131,982 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 131,981 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jun 2013 125,070 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 120,400 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 115,157 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 114,858 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 99,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 99,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 78,130 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 44,028 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,806 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 31,139 miles

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

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

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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LF52 CYW is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LF52 CYW, 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 LF52 CYW registered?

LF52 CYW is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is LF52 CYW safe to buy?

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