MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
251,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front to rear fuel lines rusty
front washer jets partially blocked
fuel filler cap seal poor condition
rear brake pipes rusty
stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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)
front to rear fuel lines rusty
front washer jets partially blocked
fuel filler cap seal poor condition
rear brake pipes rusty
stone chip in windscreen
Front brake application slightly uneven
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake application slightly uneven
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel pipes corroded
rear brake hoses cracking
rear numberplate slightly deteriorated
slight blow from front exhaust system
slight play in n/s/r arb droplink
slight play in n/s/r top outer suspention arm ball joint
slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm ball joint
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs very worn.
offside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LG51 EFE is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 LG51 EFE, 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 LG51 EFE registered?
LG51 EFE is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 February 2002.
Is LG51 EFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for LG51 EFE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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