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LN02 FSX

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,048 mi
Last recorded129,048 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 FSX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 129,048 miles

Child seat fitted osr seat visual inspection only carried out

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in engine bay

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 5 Jan 2016 129,048 miles

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted osr seat visual inspection only carried out

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in engine bay

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Jan 2015 126,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 119,908 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 11 Sep 2012 113,208 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 104,976 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 104,976 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 97,018 miles

N/s/r handbrake reading low

Rear wiper damaged

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Sep 2010 96,983 miles

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

Rear wiper damaged

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Aug 2009 91,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 83,643 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 83,643 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 56,786 miles

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

rear number plate slightly faded

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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LN02 FSX is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LN02 FSX, 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 LN02 FSX?

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What year was LN02 FSX registered?

LN02 FSX is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is LN02 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN02 FSX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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