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LG51 EFE

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

251,518 mi
Last recorded251,518 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 EFE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 251,518 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 251,518 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 236,288 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 236,287 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 221,862 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 208,929 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 208,929 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 195,134 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 195,134 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 178,014 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 172,311 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 165,128 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 159,820 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 154,433 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 149,214 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs very worn.

offside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 143,525 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 143,524 miles

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

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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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.

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