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LT02 LLA

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,779 mi
Last recorded165,779 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 LLA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 165,779 miles

Exhaust heat shield at rear insecure

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 153,061 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 139,182 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 126,217 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 117,147 miles

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2012 117,147 miles

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

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

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2011 106,064 miles

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

Offside door mirror lens slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 92,153 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 81,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 81,018 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 73,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 73,789 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 62,614 miles

both front tyrs getting low on tread,n/s/r/ top arm ball joint boot split

Pass 9 May 2006 52,367 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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LT02 LLA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LT02 LLA, 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 LT02 LLA registered?

LT02 LLA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is LT02 LLA safe to buy?

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