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LX02 AGY

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

155,937 mi
Last recorded155,937 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 AGY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 155,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills at rear showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2023 155,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills at rear showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2022 153,585 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 151,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 148,834 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2020 148,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2019 146,550 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 143,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both at rear near brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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))

Rear heatshield loose

Fail 14 Nov 2018 143,705 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear near jacking point (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both at rear near brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 9 Nov 2017 139,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear corroded near rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 133,021 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn low inner edge 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn close to 2mm

Pass 2 Nov 2015 125,774 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 118,338 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 112,892 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 14 Nov 2013 112,892 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 107,167 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing low

Offside rear tyre tread worn down to 2mmin centre of tread and nearside rear tyre wearing on both shoulders 225/55 ZR 16

Pass 14 Nov 2011 100,508 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 93,027 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 89,096 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 83,086 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 79,335 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 79,335 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2007 68,075 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 51,617 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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LX02 AGY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LX02 AGY, 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 LX02 AGY registered?

LX02 AGY is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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