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LK52 CGE

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,304 mi
Last recorded135,304 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 CGE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 135,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Unable to test seat and seatbelt due to seat being folded down

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small patch of corrosion at the bottom of the B pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 135,304 miles

Emissions not tested Not tested due to engine always stalling (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Ball joint has become detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Ball joint has become detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Unable to test seat and seatbelt due to seat being folded down

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small patch of corrosion at the bottom of the B pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 134,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion at the bottom of the B post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 132,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disk corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disk corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion on bottom of B post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 132,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disk corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disk corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion on bottom of B post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 129,366 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 129,366 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 126,742 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 126,742 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake performance not tested due to burst brake pipe at rear (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2015 125,449 miles

unable to test brakes due to fluid leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 12,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe from rear to front (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

unable to test brakes due to fluid leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 122,281 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 116,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 116,109 miles

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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 116,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 114,856 miles

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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 108,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 87,781 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,431 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,434 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,799 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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LK52 CGE is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LK52 CGE, 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 LK52 CGE registered?

LK52 CGE is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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