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LC02 MYT

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,954 mi
Last recorded171,954 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 MYT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 171,954 miles

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

Wipers smeary.

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 2 Feb 2013 171,954 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 17 Jan 2012 162,483 miles

air bag light,indicating fault

Fail 14 Jan 2012 162,453 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

air bag light,indicating fault

Pass 1 Feb 2011 154,676 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 154,676 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

All Rear Suspension Lower Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Front Tyres Wearing on Inner Edges And Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Front Washers Poor

Play In both Rear Suspension Anti Roll Bar Drop Links

Pass 21 Jan 2010 146,579 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 134,986 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 132,938 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 116,014 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 91,919 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 MYT is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MYT, 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 LC02 MYT registered?

LC02 MYT is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is LC02 MYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC02 MYT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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