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LN02 FSS

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

179,277 mi
Last recorded179,277 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 FSS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 179,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge - 225-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer missing

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 179,273 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge - 225-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer missing

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 167,239 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake efficiency just within required limits [may require repair/adjustment]

Fail 19 Aug 2024 167,169 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake efficiency just within required limits [may require repair/adjustment]

Pass 31 Aug 2023 160,511 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 157,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill close to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill close to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 157,486 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill close to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill close to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 154,436 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 154,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 152,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to cords being exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 152,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to cords being exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 150,007 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 150,007 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 144,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Sep 2017 138,311 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 131,653 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 131,653 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 124,525 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 116,540 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 107,625 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,005 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 82,290 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 71,995 miles

adv-front tyres waring low on inner edges.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 71,784 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

adv-exhaust system clogged with soot from smoke emmisions'

adv-front tyres waring low on inner edges.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 61,813 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 61,675 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,912 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 47,499 miles

black smoke emitted

Pass 13 Jun 2006 42,964 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 42,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2005 35,225 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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LN02 FSS is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 LN02 FSS, 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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What year was LN02 FSS registered?

LN02 FSS is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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