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LY02 WKP

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,537 mi
Last recorded147,537 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 WKP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2020 147,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 136,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 124,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush stabilizer arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 124,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush stabilizer arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush stabilizer arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 113,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 113,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 104,672 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 104,672 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 95,539 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 86,554 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 79,209 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 78,419 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 78,419 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,584 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 76,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 74,585 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 74,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 69,475 miles

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

all tyres getting low at inner shoulder, top anti-roll bar link rubber dust covers split (both sides)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 69,474 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres getting low at inner shoulder, top anti-roll bar link rubber dust covers split (both sides)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 66,418 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front drop link upper dust covers split/missing

both front tyres becomming worn on edges

both rear tyres becomming worn on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,275 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,270 miles

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

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)

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 WKP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WKP, 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 WKP registered?

LY02 WKP is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for LY02 WKP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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