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LK02 FKM

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,631 mi
Last recorded164,631 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 FKM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 164,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 164,553 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven pad wear - offside thinner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 159,710 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 157,544 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported near offside rear subframe mount (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 157,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported near offside rear subframe mount (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 152,704 miles

o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2017 146,694 miles

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to sill covers. 3. Offside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

4. Offside front tyre becoming perished.

Fail 13 Mar 2017 146,666 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage on front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp incorrect colour is dull (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to sill covers. 3. Offside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

4. Offside front tyre becoming perished.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 140,035 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 131,564 miles

As per failure.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 131,537 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 124,614 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.2. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 118,083 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust braket on gearbox condition poor

slight corrosion on steel fuel pipes under floor

Fail 18 Mar 2013 118,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust braket on gearbox condition poor

slight corrosion on steel fuel pipes under floor

Pass 17 Mar 2012 109,301 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 100,598 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Mar 2011 100,396 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Mar 2010 91,469 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 81,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 81,561 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 80,958 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 80,958 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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LK02 FKM is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LK02 FKM, 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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LK02 FKM is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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