MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
bonnet difficult to open with catch
rear brake pipe slightly corroded but unable to fully examine in places above rear diff
slight noise in o/s front wheel bearing but has no roughness
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
bonnet difficult to open with catch
n/s handbrake effort slightly low
rear brake pipe slightly corroded but unable to fully examine in places above rear diff
slight noise in o/s front wheel bearing but has no roughness
both front tyres worn onto 2mm
both rear flexible brake hoses starting to crack
front registration plate starting to deteriorate
oil leak from engine
slight judder from front brakes
slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link
slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front tyres worn onto 2mm
both rear flexible brake hoses starting to crack
front registration plate starting to deteriorate
oil leak from engine
slight judder from front brakes
slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link
slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link
fuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack
oil leaks from engine
slight cracking on both rear flexible brake hoses
very slight play in rear nearside anti roll bar drop link
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
slight play in rear nearside lower suspension bearings
slight wear apparant in both rear anti rollbar drop links
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
all four tyres on vehicle will require replacement shortly as they are approx. 2mm tread depth.
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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LK52 LKP is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 LKP, 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 LKP registered?
LK52 LKP is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 13 September 2002.
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