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HT02 LBZ

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,382 mi
Last recorded113,382 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 LBZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 113,382 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 113,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 107,715 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 104,740 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 101,845 miles

Central Rear centre seat belt and seating area removed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 101,843 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working middle stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,733 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 98,673 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,941 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 85,903 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 85,903 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 85,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 85,033 miles

Both front and rear brake discs have surface rust not pitted

Pass 9 Oct 2013 84,533 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall perished/cracked

n/s/r tyre outer wall cut-no ply or cord exposed

n/s/r tyre outer wall perished/cracked

o/s/f tyre outer wall perished/cracked

o/s/r tyre outer wall perished/cracked

rear wheel arch covers fitted restricting view and access

under trays fitted restricting view and access

Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,234 miles

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

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

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

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

deaccelerometer test carried out as unsure of traction control system & limited slip differential.

inner wheel arch trims restrict access to view perscribed areas on suspension.

under tray trims restrict access to view perscribed areas on steering & suspension.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 83,350 miles

plastic moldings fitted to inner wheelarches unable to see all areas

plastic trims fitted to underside of car unable to see all areas of seals

Pass 24 Sep 2010 80,917 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 78,639 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 77,576 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 70,389 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 60,983 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 47,492 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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HT02 LBZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HT02 LBZ, 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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HT02 LBZ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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