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YT02 LCA

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,794 mi
Last recorded190,794 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 LCA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 190,794 miles

Both Front Tyres Bald Inner Edge Outside Centre 3/4

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Slight Brake Bind

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 190,793 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both Front Tyres Bald On Inner Edge Outside Centre 3/4

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 183,389 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill flange (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 183,389 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1of2) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. wont adjust (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ABS lamp does not follow correct sequence

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (1of2) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill flange (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 169,136 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 158,102 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 150,556 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake discs worn all round

Fail 3 May 2011 150,543 miles

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

brake discs worn all round

Pass 4 May 2010 140,071 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 135,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 123,754 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 112,292 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 96,757 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 96,243 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YT02 LCA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT02 LCA, 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 YT02 LCA registered?

YT02 LCA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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