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LG02 OGH

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,052 mi
Last recorded111,052 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 OGH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 111,052 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 110,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 110,594 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 107,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 103,309 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 99,362 miles

Slight play and wear in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 96,385 miles

Exhaust quite rusty in places.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,792 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 94,792 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 90,074 miles

acceptable visible smoke emissions* rear wiper arm static in vertical position* thick carpets and shields restrict examination* headlamp aims on lateral limits* acceptable windscreen sticker and very minorchips*

corrosion of brakepipes andrear brakehose ferrules*

Pass 7 Jan 2013 83,936 miles

rear tyre treads well worn, rear brake pipes rusting, exhaust rusting.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 83,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear tyre treads well worn, rear brake pipes rusting, exhaust rusting.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 77,772 miles

headlamp aims on aim limit* slight play in steering rack inner joints* brakepipes corroded in general* shields on underbody, etc, restrict examination*play in osf leading lower arm inner bush - just acceptable*

Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,241 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, rear brake pads well worn.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 66,184 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 59,135 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 59,135 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 52,926 miles

headlamp aims just withinset limits, front brake pads appear well worn.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 44,861 miles

headlamp aims just within set limits, exhaust starting to rust in places.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,169 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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LG02 OGH is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LG02 OGH, 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 LG02 OGH registered?

LG02 OGH is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 April 2002.

Is LG02 OGH safe to buy?

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