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LS02 ZZA

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,394 mi
Last recorded170,394 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 ZZA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 170,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 164,846 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 156,359 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 154,316 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 149,943 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 140,231 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 131,986 miles

engine oil leak

pas slight leak from rack

Pass 28 Jun 2016 123,361 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack assembly (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Registration plate lamps slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 109,466 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 98,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,169 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 82,178 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall.

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,178 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall.

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.

Offside front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 72,893 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate

Offside rear tyre on limit on inner edge

Play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Small cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 15 Jun 2010 63,466 miles

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate

Front tyres on legal limit on inner edges

Nails in nearside rear tyre and worn to legal limit

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight movement in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Small cuts in nearside front and both rear tyre outer walls

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,466 miles

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate

Front tyres on legal limit on inner edges

Nails in nearside rear tyre and worn to legal limit

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

Slight movement in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Small cuts in nearside front and both rear tyre outer walls

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2009 56,836 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Both rear tyres starting to wear low

Nails in both rear tyres

Small cuts in both rear tyre outer walls

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2008 48,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,002 miles

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 31 May 2007 39,055 miles

Nail in offside rear and nearside rear tyres

Pass 31 May 2006 31,279 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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LS02 ZZA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS02 ZZA, 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 LS02 ZZA registered?

LS02 ZZA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is LS02 ZZA safe to buy?

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