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LJ02 XNM

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,986 mi
Last recorded134,986 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 XNM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2009 134,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 134,986 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 117,257 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 117,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 101,668 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 94,130 miles

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

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

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

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 XNM is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LJ02 XNM, 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 XNM registered?

LJ02 XNM is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is LJ02 XNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ02 XNM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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