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LM02 UZU

2002 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

144,735 mi
Last recorded144,735 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 UZU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 144,735 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 140,219 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 133,993 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 133,991 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 130,253 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 130,221 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

big oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 124,822 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2014 124,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 120,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 120,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine managment light on

large oil leak under the bonnet difficulty to test some of the sterring components

oile level on min durinf the test

rear section of heat shield loose

service brake pedal spongey

Pass 7 Jan 2013 115,539 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 115,539 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 109,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 108,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2011 99,152 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 99,152 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2011 98,479 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 86,772 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 71,914 miles

front no. plate deteriorated

rear washer partly leaking ino boot

Fail 17 Dec 2008 71,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light on

front no. plate deteriorated

rear washer partly leaking ino boot

rear wiper blade requires replacing

Pass 21 Dec 2007 57,527 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 45,810 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 45,810 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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 UZU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 LM02 UZU, 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 LM02 UZU registered?

LM02 UZU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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