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LJ52 GZF

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,123 mi
Last recorded121,123 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 GZF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 121,123 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 1 Oct 2018 111,413 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 98,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 92,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 92,552 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 85,318 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 77,423 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,617 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 71,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,651 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 59,900 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,708 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 44,409 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 38,786 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,293 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,596 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 25,595 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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LJ52 GZF is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LJ52 GZF, 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 LJ52 GZF registered?

LJ52 GZF is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is LJ52 GZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ52 GZF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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