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LM51 HBH

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

208,756 mi
Last recorded208,756 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 HBH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 208,756 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 200,932 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 195,936 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 192,387 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 192,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 189,309 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 186,974 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 182,030 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 6 Jun 2018 178,143 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 174,181 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 171,777 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 166,111 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 155,955 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 151,082 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 148,486 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 148,477 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 141,946 miles

nearside front drop link dust cover split

noise from around exhaust manifold at idle

Pass 28 Dec 2010 130,278 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 120,326 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 107,095 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 93,620 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 82,342 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 70,385 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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LM51 HBH is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LM51 HBH, 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

How do I check the history of LM51 HBH?

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What year was LM51 HBH registered?

LM51 HBH is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is LM51 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 HBH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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