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LN52 DOU

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,368 mi
Last recorded148,368 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 DOU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 148,368 miles

N/s/r tyre uneven wear....Screw in n/s/r tyre...O/s/r tyre cracking between treads...

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 148,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/s/r tyre uneven wear....Screw in n/s/r tyre...O/s/r tyre cracking between treads...

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 138,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

cen.brake light not working

screw n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2011 129,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 116,220 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 101,481 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 85,172 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 70,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,112 miles

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

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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LN52 DOU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LN52 DOU, 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 LN52 DOU registered?

LN52 DOU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is LN52 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN52 DOU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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