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LL02 ZNR

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,718 mi
Last recorded124,718 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL02 ZNR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 124,718 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 123,181 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 123,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 117,864 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 112,888 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 105,907 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 105,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 103,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre perishing and wearing on inner and outer edge

oil to underside of engine

rear metal brake pipes corroding in places

Pass 11 Feb 2014 96,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all discs worn and corroded

oil leaks

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

wipers smear slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2014 96,024 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all discs worn and corroded

oil leaks

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

wipers smear slightly

Pass 2 Jan 2013 86,479 miles

washer jets aim could be better

all x4 brake discs worn and corroded

both rear brake flexi hoses slightly perished

front brake pads low (just meets MOT pass)

general corrosion to exhaust

n/s/f tyre on its legal limit

n/s/r tyre just above legal limit

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2012 86,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all x4 brake discs worn and corroded

both rear brake flexi hoses slightly perished

front brake pads low (just meets MOT pass)

general corrosion to exhaust

n/s/f tyre on its legal limit

n/s/r tyre just above legal limit

rear diff has oil leak

washer jets aim could be better

Pass 9 Nov 2011 77,504 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread and wearing on edges

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

both rear tyres just above legal limmit

exhaust corroding

front brake discs lipped and corroded

front brake pads starting to get low

n/s/f tyre perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear diff has slight leak

rear seats not in a testable position

washer jet aim could be better

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Jul 2010 64,151 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 64,151 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 60,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Oct 2009 60,817 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,126 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,751 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,229 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres 3-4mm tread

rear tyres on the legal limit

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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LL02 ZNR is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LL02 ZNR, 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 LL02 ZNR registered?

LL02 ZNR is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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