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LD52 FYK

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,938 mi
Last recorded121,938 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 FYK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 121,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted underneath preventing full inspection of the vehicle structure and repaired work

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 121,924 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed within 30cm of seatbelt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 120,954 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 120,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded ( Front to rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded ( Front to rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 113,809 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 112,822 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 112,320 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2018 108,104 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,476 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 26 Sep 2016 79,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,822 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 46,276 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,478 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 44,478 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 42,440 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,623 miles

front pads and discs wearing

off side rear tyre wearing low on edge

rear no plate blemmishing

Fail 3 Nov 2010 38,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front bumper damaged

front pads and discs wearing

off side rear tyre wearing low on edge

rear no plate blemmishing

Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,614 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,078 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 31,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 27,009 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,881 miles

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

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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LD52 FYK is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LD52 FYK, 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 LD52 FYK registered?

LD52 FYK is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is LD52 FYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD52 FYK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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