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LF52 FHD

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,889 mi
Last recorded57,889 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 FHD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 57,889 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 57,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 56,946 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 56,040 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 54,506 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 52,127 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 52,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 49,802 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,773 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,472 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,417 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 32,970 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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LF52 FHD is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LF52 FHD, 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 FHD registered?

LF52 FHD is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is LF52 FHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 FHD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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