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LL51 ZDA

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,405 mi
Last recorded198,405 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 ZDA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 198,405 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 198,381 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Both fuel pipes corroded

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Headlamps frosted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 191,872 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 188,198 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 188,198 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 184,443 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 180,548 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 176,995 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 176,995 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 173,439 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 149,747 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 149,743 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 147,895 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 147,884 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 143,925 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 143,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 130,664 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 102,913 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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LL51 ZDA is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LL51 ZDA, 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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LL51 ZDA is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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