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LB02 JZH

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,842 mi
Last recorded132,842 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 JZH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 132,842 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 129,856 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 128,742 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 127,503 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 124,509 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 123,998 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 118,756 miles

parking brake readings low

wipers poor

Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,916 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

parking brake reading just meet performance requirements

Pass 16 Sep 2015 104,317 miles

EML light on.

front brake discs slight corrosion.

offside front tyre tread on limit.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 104,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

EML light on.

front brake discs slight corrosion.

offside front tyre tread on limit.

Pass 13 Sep 2014 99,123 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,061 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 92,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

EML light on

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 87,600 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 81,921 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 75,706 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 70,052 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 63,900 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 63,900 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

park brake low effort

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2007 57,949 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,354 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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LB02 JZH is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LB02 JZH, 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 LB02 JZH registered?

LB02 JZH is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 2002.

Is LB02 JZH safe to buy?

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