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LF51 XUO

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,042 mi
Last recorded145,042 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XUO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 145,042 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Fail 13 Jun 2018 144,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM WITH BALL JOINT FACING UP. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING VERY LOW AND NAIL IN TREAD.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 140,360 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 136,322 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 135,411 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 133,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 130,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 126,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 118,636 miles

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

both rear disc's pitted

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 10 May 2010 109,616 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake reading slightly low on n/s parking brake

o/s/parking brake hanging on slightly

Pass 7 May 2009 96,948 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 86,070 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 86,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 73,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

oil level on minimum

rear tyres getting low on tread

uneven tread both front tyres

Pass 31 Jan 2006 56,150 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 56,142 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear 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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LF51 XUO 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 81.3%.

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 LF51 XUO, 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 LF51 XUO registered?

LF51 XUO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is LF51 XUO safe to buy?

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