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LL51 JNJ

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,106 mi
Last recorded151,106 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 JNJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 151,106 miles

E.M.L on.

air leak from induction/ small rubber pipe.

o/s/r tyre punctured. rear tyres slightly low. 225/55/16.

rear brake pads slightly low.

slight play o/s/r top tie/track arm balljoint.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 151,105 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L on.

air leak from induction/ small rubber pipe.

o/s/r tyre punctured. rear tyres slightly low. 225/55/16.

rear brake pads slightly low.

slight play o/s/r top tie/track arm balljoint.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 136,075 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 136,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 135,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

offside front tyre heavily perished on outer shoulder

offside rear parking brake effort lower than nearside. advise inspection

vehicle went into engine failsafe mode during emissions test

Pass 21 Jun 2011 131,701 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 124,340 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 124,332 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 117,679 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 117,376 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 106,970 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs ridged

o/s handbrake poor

o/s/r brake pads very thin

Pass 21 Jun 2007 97,797 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 74,546 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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LL51 JNJ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LL51 JNJ, 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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LL51 JNJ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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