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LC02 BHD

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,014 mi
Last recorded90,014 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 BHD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,014 miles

low effort from o/s handbrake

Fail 13 Apr 2010 90,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

low effort from o/s handbrake

Pass 1 Apr 2009 82,414 miles

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

front brake discs are very worn

front suspension front arm bushes are very worn

n/s front tyre is worn to the legal limit

Fail 1 Apr 2009 82,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

front brake discs are very worn

front suspension front arm bushes are very worn

n/s front tyre is worn to the legal limit

Pass 11 Apr 2008 73,827 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs are very worn

rear tyres are very worn

Fail 9 Apr 2008 73,827 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front brake discs are very worn

front brake pads are worn very close to the legal limit

rear tyres are very worn

Pass 24 Apr 2007 64,171 miles

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

o/s and n/s front suspension tie bar bushes are very worn

Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,818 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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LC02 BHD is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LC02 BHD, 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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What year was LC02 BHD registered?

LC02 BHD is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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