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LN52 KUX

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,094 mi
Last recorded134,094 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 KUX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 134,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 125,186 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 122,127 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 111,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 108,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 108,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 103,433 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank checked seems ok at time of retest!

Fail 29 Nov 2013 103,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 90,021 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2012 90,021 miles

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2011 76,847 miles

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 29 Nov 2011 76,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,388 miles

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 24 Nov 2010 63,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,153 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,036 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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LN52 KUX is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LN52 KUX, 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 LN52 KUX registered?

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

Is LN52 KUX safe to buy?

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