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LD51 YRE

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,487 mi
Last recorded81,487 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 YRE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 81,487 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 81,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 78,647 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Nearside front anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated

Oil leak

Play in offside front lower balljoint

Pass 7 Jan 2015 74,864 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 72,128 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 72,118 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 68,060 miles

oil leak

play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar links

Pass 19 Jan 2012 63,044 miles

nearside rear tyre worn edge

play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

play in offside front lower suspension balljoint

Fail 13 Jan 2011 52,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear disce corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,636 miles

rear disce corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 49,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 48,163 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 33,585 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,427 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 22,974 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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LD51 YRE is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD51 YRE, 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 LD51 YRE registered?

LD51 YRE is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is LD51 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 YRE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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