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SO51 LRK

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,967 mi
Last recorded120,967 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 LRK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 120,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 119,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 118,894 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY O/S FRONT LINK ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 118,891 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S AND N/S FRONT. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY O/S FRONT LINK ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 115,121 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES REAR O/S AND N/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 110,449 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 106,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear outer door handle stiff

Fail 13 Nov 2015 106,962 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 102,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 102,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 95,881 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 89,292 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 82,115 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 76,605 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,061 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 60,419 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 60,418 miles

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

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

Rear bumper missing

Pass 9 Jan 2008 57,636 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 57,636 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,312 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 41,008 miles

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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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SO51 LRK is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SO51 LRK, 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 SO51 LRK registered?

SO51 LRK is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is SO51 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO51 LRK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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