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LF52 DFZ

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,737 mi
Last recorded129,737 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 DFZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 129,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 128,304 miles

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

Offside Front rear inner suspension arm bolt loose,

Rear heat shield loose

park brake needs adjusting, requirements only just met

Pass 16 Oct 2023 126,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 123,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 121,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 118,728 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 118,675 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 115,296 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 112,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 111,954 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 107,401 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2016 102,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

both front windscreen washer jets slightly blocked

Pass 30 Nov 2015 99,424 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 94,667 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 90,693 miles

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

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)

front brake discs worn

offside windscreen washer slightly blocked

Pass 24 Nov 2012 84,733 miles

both front windscreen washer jets slightly blocked

both rear tyres close to wear blocks

offside front seatbelt slow returning

Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,402 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 76,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 67,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,098 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 18,354 miles

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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LF52 DFZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LF52 DFZ, 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 LF52 DFZ registered?

LF52 DFZ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is LF52 DFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 DFZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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