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EO02 LTZ

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,691 mi
Last recorded119,691 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 LTZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 119,691 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion to front and centre exhaust

wear to inner and outer edge of offside front tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2016 119,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion to front and centre exhaust

wear to inner and outer edge of offside front tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2015 111,751 miles

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

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 1 Nov 2014 108,763 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 16 Oct 2014 108,763 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 108,739 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake lamp not working

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

metal brake pipes corroding

offside front brake disc backing plate partially loose

Pass 5 Aug 2013 106,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear section of nearside & offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded .

Pass 2 Aug 2012 102,113 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 102,113 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,864 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 92,109 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 91,551 miles

cond of n/s/f anti roll link

rust & underseal on main & rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Jul 2009 72,330 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 55,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 46,712 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 40,324 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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EO02 LTZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO02 LTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO02 LTZ registered?

EO02 LTZ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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