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LY02 VZG

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,535 mi
Last recorded109,535 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 VZG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 109,535 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 109,535 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 76,533 miles

tinted glas

Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,722 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 49,722 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VZG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VZG, 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 LY02 VZG?

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What year was LY02 VZG registered?

LY02 VZG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LY02 VZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY02 VZG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY02 VZG have outstanding finance?

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