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LN02 XBV

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,440 mi
Last recorded115,440 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 XBV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 115,440 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 115,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 108,838 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 101,385 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 95,273 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 91,962 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 91,962 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 85,433 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

parking brake performance only just within limits

Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,030 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,039 miles

evidence of fluid leak from nearside front suspension leg.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 74,039 miles

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

evidence of fluid leak from nearside front suspension leg.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 67,384 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,950 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 59,950 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 51,282 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 44,212 miles

Front 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 XBV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

LN02 XBV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is LN02 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN02 XBV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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