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LN02 SZO

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

51,058 mi
Last recorded51,058 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 SZO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 51,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 50,884 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 50,884 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 50,602 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 50,128 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 49,239 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 49,239 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 48,335 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 48,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 47,783 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 47,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 46,320 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,619 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,841 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,897 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,220 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 37,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,567 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2013 35,626 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2013 35,626 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,044 miles

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,844 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 30,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 25,785 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,362 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,277 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,698 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 SZO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

LN02 SZO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is LN02 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN02 SZO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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