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LD02 EHW

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,039 mi
Last recorded127,039 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 EHW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 127,039 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Fail 16 Aug 2016 127,012 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

oil level on minimum

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 121,789 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 118,246 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 118,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 110,962 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 102,579 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 95,584 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 95,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,403 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,938 miles

o/s/f fog light missing

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f roll bar link rubber split

Pass 16 Mar 2009 71,385 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f fog light missing

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Mar 2008 61,066 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres have sidewall damage

both rear tyres worn to limit

rear differential leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,805 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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LD02 EHW is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD02 EHW, 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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LD02 EHW is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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