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LN02 ZCO

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,318 mi
Last recorded163,318 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 ZCO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 163,318 miles

Brake Pipes & Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn inner edge

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 163,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake Pipes & Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn inner edge

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 159,907 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

brake pipes corroded

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2014 152,390 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel pipes and brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 150,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 143,950 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 129,291 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 116,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to front bumber & lower trim & side sill

Fail 16 Oct 2009 116,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to front bumber & lower trim & side sill

Pass 15 Oct 2008 104,376 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 90,700 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 76,622 miles

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

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

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 ZCO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZCO, 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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LN02 ZCO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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