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LK52 LKP

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,345 mi
Last recorded149,345 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 LKP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 149,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 137,593 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 137,593 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 127,572 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 127,572 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 115,795 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 100,547 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 100,547 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,188 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 74,188 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 60,408 miles

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.

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 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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LK52 LKP is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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