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LX02 UVV

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,022 mi
Last recorded108,022 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 UVV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 108,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded (rear)

Fail 15 May 2014 108,022 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

fuel pipes corroded (rear)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 104,382 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 100,002 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 100,002 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Jul 2011 93,762 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Jul 2010 86,955 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 86,955 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,150 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 80,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 73,418 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 73,411 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 64,735 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 55,033 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 UVV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UVV, 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 UVV?

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What year was LX02 UVV registered?

LX02 UVV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is LX02 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX02 UVV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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