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LJ02 OEN

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,266 mi
Last recorded97,266 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 OEN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,266 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 97,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 86,848 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 86,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 78,843 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 78,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 70,150 miles

winter tyres fitted

Fail 16 May 2012 70,148 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

winter tyres fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod 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)

near side front wheel arch liner damaged and running on tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,992 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 62,992 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,091 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,675 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 45,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,780 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 39,594 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 32,561 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 OEN is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OEN, 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 LJ02 OEN registered?

LJ02 OEN is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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