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LK52 GWO

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,502 mi
Last recorded64,502 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 GWO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 64,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 64,100 miles

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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 63,717 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 62,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 62,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 61,238 miles

Offside Front tyre has age cuts

both rear tyres have age cuts/sidewall scuffs

front pads wearing low

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leaks

Pass 25 Nov 2017 59,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge low tread / outside wall scuffed (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 59,681 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge low tread / outside wall scuffed (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,132 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 57,116 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 56,240 miles

Offside Front tyre scuffed on sidewall

Fail 25 Jan 2016 56,240 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre scuffed on sidewall

Pass 17 Dec 2014 52,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 49,296 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 49,293 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,381 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,622 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,534 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,671 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,135 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,010 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,827 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 27,629 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 GWO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LK52 GWO, 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 LK52 GWO registered?

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

Is LK52 GWO safe to buy?

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