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LN52 YZJ

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,153 mi
Last recorded152,153 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 YZJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 152,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 152,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 150,326 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2018 146,513 miles

Offside door damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2017 137,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front door and wing mirror damaged

Oil leak ()

attraction control light on

Fail 28 Jun 2017 137,974 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front door and wing mirror damaged

Oil leak ()

attraction control light on

Pass 29 Jun 2016 130,099 miles

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

attraction control light on

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2016 130,099 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

attraction control light on

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 120,052 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 112,019 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 13 Jun 2013 105,335 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 91,003 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner tread

Pass 25 Feb 2011 81,972 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 61,166 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,058 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,727 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,763 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 42,317 miles

outer sills not tested due to sill covers † †front floors not tested due to plastic covers

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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LN52 YZJ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LN52 YZJ, 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 LN52 YZJ registered?

LN52 YZJ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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