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LC52 OEF

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,455 mi
Last recorded150,455 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 OEF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 150,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 147,903 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 145,102 miles

Coolant leak ()

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Aug 2021 145,067 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Aug 2020 141,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 138,986 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 135,653 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 135,653 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 132,901 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 129,824 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 126,565 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F tyre old and perished

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from differential

Fail 29 May 2015 126,565 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F tyre old and perished

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from differential

Pass 28 May 2014 122,760 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 119,453 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 119,447 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 115,398 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 115,398 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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 21 May 2011 110,888 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 110,884 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 105,834 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 97,250 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 83,754 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 60,932 miles

high level brake light not working

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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LC52 OEF is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LC52 OEF, 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 LC52 OEF registered?

LC52 OEF is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is LC52 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 OEF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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