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LN02 KVL

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,457 mi
Last recorded129,457 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 KVL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 129,457 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 129,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 113,451 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 113,451 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 109,399 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 109,394 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

front and rear brake discs badly worn and lipped

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2009 99,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 84,274 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 70,316 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 55,226 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 40,837 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 KVL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KVL, 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 LN02 KVL registered?

LN02 KVL is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is LN02 KVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN02 KVL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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