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LB51 XDS

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,359 mi
Last recorded75,359 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 XDS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 75,359 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 67,783 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,803 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 64,857 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 64,857 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight corrosion to suspension components.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 63,120 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 53,525 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 40,055 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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LB51 XDS is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LB51 XDS, 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 LB51 XDS registered?

LB51 XDS is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is LB51 XDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 XDS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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