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LX02 UAC

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,350 mi
Last recorded147,350 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 UAC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 147,350 miles

exhaust shield lose

r metal brake pipes wearing

r pads and f pads wearing

Pass 7 Mar 2015 141,986 miles

body sill covers fitted

oil leak

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 15 Mar 2014 133,170 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2014 133,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2013 123,503 miles

exhaust shield loose

undershield damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2013 123,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust inner sill insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2012 115,164 miles

heat shield above rear exhaust box rattling on top of exhaust

Fail 26 Feb 2012 115,085 miles

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

heat shield above rear exhaust box rattling on top of exhaust

Pass 19 Feb 2011 108,716 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 100,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 88,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to offside outer sill and slight under floor damage

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 May 2007 70,135 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 54,902 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 54,902 miles

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

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 UAC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAC, 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 LX02 UAC?

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What year was LX02 UAC registered?

LX02 UAC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is LX02 UAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX02 UAC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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