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LM02 NJZ

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,572 mi
Last recorded165,572 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 NJZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 165,572 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 163,520 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 160,735 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 160,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 157,082 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 152,733 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 148,012 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 147,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and outer edge poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2013 143,205 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 143,204 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 136,815 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 129,930 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 122,177 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 122,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 114,901 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 107,512 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 107,512 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 101,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 95,199 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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LM02 NJZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,444 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LM02 NJZ, 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 LM02 NJZ registered?

LM02 NJZ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 4 July 2002.

Is LM02 NJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM02 NJZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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