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LUN 50N

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

108,663 mi
Last recorded108,663 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUN 50N
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 108,663 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 108,658 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 107,896 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe/s starting to corrode around join to flexi pipe near fuel tank ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 107,896 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe/s starting to corrode around join to flexi pipe near fuel tank ()

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb discoloured, flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 107,475 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 107,286 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 106,926 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 105,950 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 104,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 102,785 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 100,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear constant velocity joint gaiter split

Fail 17 Feb 2018 100,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed below 1.6mm (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear constant velocity joint gaiter split

Pass 11 Feb 2017 97,806 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 95,788 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 94,166 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 92,343 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 90,759 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 88,994 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 86,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 83,848 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 83,786 miles

Offside 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 76,736 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 72,136 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 65,295 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 65,295 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 57,679 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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LUN 50N is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LUN 50N, 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

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What year was LUN 50N registered?

LUN 50N is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is LUN 50N safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUN 50N shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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