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LK52 ZYT

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,854 mi
Last recorded70,854 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 70,854 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 70,030 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 69,295 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 68,098 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 66,991 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 66,491 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 66,067 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 65,863 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 62,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 62,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,579 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 52,862 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,751 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 44,508 miles

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

Nearside front disc slightly warped

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,848 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 39,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 35,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Aug 2013 35,645 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,476 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,253 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 27,600 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,600 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,009 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,873 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 18,101 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,101 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 14,604 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 14,528 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 ZYT is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

LK52 ZYT is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is LK52 ZYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK52 ZYT shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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