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J70 LRT

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,869 mi
Last recorded88,869 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 LRT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 88,869 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover starting to perish

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from power steering

Fail 5 Nov 2025 88,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r16 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r16 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover starting to perish

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from power steering

Pass 7 Nov 2024 86,016 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 85,940 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL Jack Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 83,646 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 80,826 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 76,896 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

aux belt cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2021 76,895 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

aux belt cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2020 73,692 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2019 69,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2019 69,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2019 63,525 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 63,524 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 63,401 miles

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

Rear disc brakes in poor condition

light corrosion to main front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 1 Feb 2018 63,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear disc brakes in poor condition

light corrosion to main front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,119 miles

Nearside Front light aim has weak pattern

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low in places

light corrosion to main metal brake pipe to n/s rear

Pass 23 Feb 2016 62,621 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low in places

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

main front to rear metal brake pipe lightly rusted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 62,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low in places

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Rear high level brake light not working

main front to rear metal brake pipe lightly rusted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,596 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked in the centre tread recommend replacement

Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,149 miles

light corrosion to o/s rear metal brake pipe

Pass 6 Feb 2013 58,828 miles

light corrosion on main front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,913 miles

front tyres cracking in tread (advise replacement)

light corrosion to main front to rear metal brake pipes

minor oil leak (cam cover gasket,at rear)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,223 miles

front tyres cracking in tread (bad)

main front to o/s rear metal brake pipe rusted

Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,742 miles

light corrosion to o/s rear metal brake pipe

Fail 25 Jan 2010 54,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

light corrosion to o/s rear metal brake pipe

Pass 26 Jan 2009 53,065 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 50,560 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,317 miles

O/S REAR BRAKE BINDING

Fail 30 Aug 2006 44,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 44,999 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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J70 LRT is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J70 LRT, 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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J70 LRT is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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