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LJ02 MHY

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,128 mi
Last recorded30,128 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 MHY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 30,128 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 29,723 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 29,229 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 28,701 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 28,696 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 28,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 27,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

high level stop light not working

Pass 29 Oct 2019 27,197 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 26,618 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 25,900 miles

Front VENTED DISCS WORN/CORRODED TO LIMITS

Fail 24 Oct 2017 25,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PERISHED AND SPLIT TO EXCESS 225/50/16W (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front VENTED DISCS WORN/CORRODED TO LIMITS

Offside Front TYRE FLAT AND PERISHED

Pass 8 Nov 2016 25,368 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut on treads

Fail 8 Nov 2016 25,368 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cut on treads

Pass 11 Nov 2015 24,802 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 24,802 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 24,321 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 23,674 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 22,893 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 22,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 19,382 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 19,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,777 miles

Near side front tyre cut on treads

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 11,708 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 16,636 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 15,706 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 13,034 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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LJ02 MHY is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJ02 MHY, 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 LJ02 MHY registered?

LJ02 MHY is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is LJ02 MHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ02 MHY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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