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LJ52 ZFP

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,654 mi
Last recorded81,654 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 ZFP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 81,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 13 Mar 2012 74,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,431 miles

front brake balance on upper limit

some corrosion in front brake discs

washers weak

Pass 20 Feb 2010 68,104 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 65,599 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 62,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 62,766 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,309 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 54,489 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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LJ52 ZFP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel 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 LJ52 ZFP, 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 LJ52 ZFP registered?

LJ52 ZFP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is LJ52 ZFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ52 ZFP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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