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LF02 RRY

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,444 mi
Last recorded103,444 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 RRY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,444 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in the sidewalls

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 103,298 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 101,154 miles

exhaust deteriated

underside corroded in places

Fail 30 Jan 2012 101,154 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)

exhaust deteriated

underside corroded in places

Pass 13 Jan 2011 96,896 miles

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 10 Jan 2011 96,825 miles

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

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

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2010 89,975 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 82,491 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 82,491 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 29 Jan 2008 74,384 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 65,775 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 65,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front & rear tyres cracked & perished in the tread

Pass 12 Aug 2005 54,295 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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LF02 RRY is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LF02 RRY, 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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What year was LF02 RRY registered?

LF02 RRY is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is LF02 RRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF02 RRY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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