CarVerify

Free Car Check

LM52 OZO

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,603 mi
Last recorded74,603 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 OZO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,199 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 73,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired lens damaged (1.5.1c)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 73,106 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired lens damaged (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 66,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 66,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 65,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

O/S handbrake effort low

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 55,234 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 55,234 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,165 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 47,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 47,446 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,540 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,220 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,524 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,289 miles

alol tyres have small crackes in treades

Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,103 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 17,938 miles

advise both front tyres worn on outer edges and both rear tyres cracked in treads

Pass 3 Jan 2006 13,783 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LM52 OZO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver 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 LM52 OZO, 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 LM52 OZO?

You can check the full history of LM52 OZO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM52 OZO registered?

LM52 OZO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is LM52 OZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 OZO 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.

Does LM52 OZO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LM52 OZO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.