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LY02 GXE

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,299 mi
Last recorded174,299 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 GXE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 174,299 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 167,980 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 167,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 162,307 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 157,290 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 155,000 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 153,242 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 143,408 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 134,558 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 124,600 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 113,615 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 102,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 102,912 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 91,445 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 79,192 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 78,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside 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 4 Nov 2011 67,442 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2010 63,487 miles

Both front discs have corrosion on inner faces

Pass 10 Nov 2009 59,249 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 59,244 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,210 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 51,947 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 47,105 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 42,635 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 42,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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LY02 GXE is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY02 GXE, 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 LY02 GXE registered?

LY02 GXE is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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