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LJ02 BWC

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,464 mi
Last recorded158,464 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 BWC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2011 158,464 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 149,440 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 141,904 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 132,241 miles

Proshaft coupling deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2007 113,590 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 96,282 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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LJ02 BWC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ02 BWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ02 BWC registered?

LJ02 BWC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is LJ02 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ02 BWC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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