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HY52 LNT

2002 BMW 520

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,918 mi
Last recorded153,918 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 LNT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 153,918 miles

air bag lamp on

r/ discs corroding

r/ no plate det

Fail 8 Oct 2010 153,967 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

r/ discs corroding

r/ no plate det

Pass 28 Sep 2009 150,621 miles

1 nearside handbrake reading slightly low

2 small cracks on nearside and rear tyre outer side walls

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 145,415 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 145,408 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 141,453 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 131,259 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 100,329 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2005 99,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HY52 LNT is a 2002 BMW 520 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY52 LNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY52 LNT registered?

HY52 LNT is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is HY52 LNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY52 LNT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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