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LL51 YGO

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,055 mi
Last recorded149,055 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 YGO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 149,055 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 140,980 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 135,007 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 134,955 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

srs light stay's on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 130,418 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 130,418 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 123,442 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 123,436 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 104,994 miles

near side rear tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 4 Mar 2008 94,683 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 84,319 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 84,314 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 70,940 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 YGO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LL51 YGO, 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 LL51 YGO registered?

LL51 YGO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is LL51 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL51 YGO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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