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LN02 VCV

2002 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,008 mi
Last recorded76,008 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 VCV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 76,008 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 71,713 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 68,473 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 65,859 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 63,911 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 63,909 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 62,236 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 61,064 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 58,338 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 55,386 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 53,637 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,799 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 51,795 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 49,552 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 48,263 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,794 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 44,456 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 35,772 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 26,805 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,812 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,783 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 19,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 17,682 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 14,940 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 VCV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

LN02 VCV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is LN02 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN02 VCV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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