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LF52 HLC

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,510 mi
Last recorded164,510 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 HLC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 164,510 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 139,688 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 134,437 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 127,222 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 23 Nov 2013 127,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 119,763 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 105,385 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

small cut in the tread of the n/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2011 105,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs excess worn

small cut in the tread of the n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2010 89,717 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 81,354 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 73,450 miles

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

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

slight corrosion front brake discs

tyre pressure warning lamp lit

Pass 24 Sep 2007 60,665 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 42,221 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 27,643 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing off on outer edges

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 HLC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HLC, 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 HLC registered?

LF52 HLC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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