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LA52 WPU

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,071 mi
Last recorded147,071 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 WPU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 147,071 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 139,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre start cracking in outer edge

Fail 27 Sep 2016 139,762 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre start cracking in outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 132,851 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight travel on handbrake

Steering rack inner joints slight play.

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 132,849 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight travel on handbrake

Steering rack inner joints slight play.

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 126,495 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 121,039 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 121,039 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 115,360 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 99,394 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 99,392 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 87,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 73,605 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 60,815 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 60,750 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 51,648 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 38,259 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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LA52 WPU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LA52 WPU, 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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LA52 WPU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is LA52 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 WPU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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