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LN02 HTP

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,544 mi
Last recorded120,544 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 HTP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 120,544 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 7 Nov 2015 112,375 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 108,755 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 105,986 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 105,986 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 102,789 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 102,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 98,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Oct 2011 98,245 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 88,342 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 74,263 miles

front discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2008 56,953 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges and the n/s has a cut on the outer side wall.

The rear tyres are feathering on the inner edges.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,888 miles

The o/s front & n/s rear tyres are cut on the outer side wall.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,958 miles

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

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 HTP 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 78.6%.

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 LN02 HTP, 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 HTP registered?

LN02 HTP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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