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LY51 BBN

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,798 mi
Last recorded133,798 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 BBN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 133,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 133,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 133,975 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 120,002 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 128,095 miles

n/s rear coil spring rusty

rear tyres getting low

Pass 1 Aug 2009 118,901 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 118,901 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 106,555 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advize slight free play in both rear anti roll bar link arms

Pass 25 Jul 2007 94,771 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 94,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 94,725 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front pads and discs are close to min thickness

rear pads and discs are close to min thickness

Pass 8 Aug 2006 83,798 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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LY51 BBN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY51 BBN, 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

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What year was LY51 BBN registered?

LY51 BBN is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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The MOT history for LY51 BBN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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