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LS02 OZA

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

183,394 mi
Last recorded183,394 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 OZA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 183,394 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill, jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2024 174,483 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear jacking points and nearside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 169,627 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 168,639 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 168,637 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 167,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside steering idle bush slightly worn

slight corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Fail 12 Feb 2020 167,768 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler arm / bush has play

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 157,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

play in the steering system

Fail 12 Feb 2019 157,168 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster doesn't work (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has flat spots (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

play in the steering system

Pass 21 Jul 2017 141,661 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 141,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 134,011 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Dec 2015 134,011 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2014 121,841 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 121,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 106,775 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 81,645 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 81,640 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 60,310 miles

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

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

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 27 Sep 2010 60,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 19 Sep 2009 50,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,692 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 36,980 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 32,471 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 27,012 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 27,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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)

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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LS02 OZA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LS02 OZA, 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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LS02 OZA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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