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LJ02 CAX

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,939 mi
Last recorded111,939 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 CAX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 111,939 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 105,348 miles

Centre stop light not working.

Cut to nearside front tyre sidewall.

Front registration plate cracked.

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

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

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sill covers preventing full inspection of some components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side and rear windows have dark tinting.

Fail 14 Nov 2012 105,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Centre stop light not working.

Cut to nearside front tyre sidewall.

Front registration plate cracked.

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

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

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sill covers preventing full inspection of some components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side and rear windows have dark tinting.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 97,720 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 88,794 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)

n/s/front tyre outer wall cut

Fail 27 Oct 2010 88,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

n/s/front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 18 Nov 2009 78,582 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,428 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,374 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,741 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,467 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 CAX is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CAX, 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 LJ02 CAX registered?

LJ02 CAX is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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