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LO51 FET

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,259 mi
Last recorded173,259 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 FET
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 173,259 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 173,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 164,231 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 144,415 miles

1/plastic sill covers fitted †2/engine under tray fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 144,415 miles

1/plastic sill covers fitted †2/engine under tray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2006 127,095 miles

1/rear tyres 2.5mm & cracking between tread †2/engine under tray fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2006 127,095 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

1/rear tyres 2.5mm †2/all tyres cracking between treads †3/tracking adjustment †4/engine undertray fitted

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

Offside 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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LO51 FET is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LO51 FET, 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

How do I check the history of LO51 FET?

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What year was LO51 FET registered?

LO51 FET is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 February 2002.

Is LO51 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO51 FET shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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