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LV02 SXC

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,655 mi
Last recorded90,655 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 SXC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 90,655 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing from the inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 90,619 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2008 83,479 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2006 71,189 miles

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

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2005 61,454 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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LV02 SXC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV02 SXC, 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 LV02 SXC?

You can check the full history of LV02 SXC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LV02 SXC registered?

LV02 SXC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 August 2002.

Is LV02 SXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV02 SXC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV02 SXC have outstanding finance?

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