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LK52 YNX

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

139,739 mi
Last recorded139,739 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 YNX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 139,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 139,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 139,656 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 138,547 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 136,237 miles

Rear BRAKE FLEXI HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS BECOMING LOW ON WEAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 5 May 2021 132,900 miles

Offside Front Upper corrosion on top coil on road spring

Rear BRAKE FLEXI PIPES OUTER CASINGS STARTING TO CRACK

Rear COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 21 Apr 2020 131,340 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 125,826 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 119,518 miles

EML illuminated

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

Fail 2 May 2018 119,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML illuminated

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,070 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 115,889 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 113,988 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 106,116 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,959 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 98,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 89,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyre cracking & splitting

oil leak from poss rocker cover gasket (rear of engine) dropping on exhaust

Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyre cracking & splitting

oil leak from poss rocker cover gasket (rear of engine) dropping on exhaust

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,890 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,779 miles

n/s/r brake dragging slightly

o/s handbrake performance down slightly

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 18 Aug 2010 75,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2009 69,591 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,413 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 56,139 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 56,139 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 46,332 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 30,772 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 YNX is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 YNX, 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 YNX registered?

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

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