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LY02 SVE

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

204,208 mi
Last recorded204,208 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 SVE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 204,208 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 204,085 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 198,085 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front nearside and offside lower ball joint dust covers perished

Fail 9 Feb 2018 197,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front nearside and offside lower ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 18 Feb 2017 191,679 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shocker damp // weak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 184,299 miles

Offside Front strut damp

Fail 19 Feb 2016 184,299 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front strut damp

Fail 21 Feb 2015 176,505 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 176,505 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 169,302 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 169,185 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2013 162,000 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 162,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 155,730 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 155,730 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 146,830 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 146,830 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 141,039 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 4 Nov 2009 141,039 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Nov 2008 134,509 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 134,509 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 127,380 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 119,224 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 119,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pad warning pad sensor disconnected

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 SVE is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 LY02 SVE, 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 SVE registered?

LY02 SVE is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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