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VF02 LCV

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

325,858 mi
Last recorded325,858 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 LCV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 325,858 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 325,856 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 193,016 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 173,294 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust hanger brocken but exhaust still secure

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

slight play in steering rack (both sides)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 173,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front exhaust hanger brocken but exhaust still secure

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

slight play in steering rack (both sides)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 148,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 148,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 135,227 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 119,264 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 119,261 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 103,382 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 86,080 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 72,360 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 72,360 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 55,001 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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VF02 LCV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VF02 LCV, 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 VF02 LCV registered?

VF02 LCV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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