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LM02 YVW

2002 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,960 mi
Last recorded99,960 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 YVW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 99,960 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 99,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 91,533 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 83,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 83,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 68,812 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

minor stone chips all over w/screen

Pass 15 Nov 2007 64,251 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 48,972 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 39,630 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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LM02 YVW is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM02 YVW, 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 LM02 YVW registered?

LM02 YVW is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is LM02 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM02 YVW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM02 YVW have outstanding finance?

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