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LO51 FDJ

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

141,222 mi
Last recorded141,222 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 FDJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 141,222 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 136,678 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 130,954 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 124,985 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 118,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 114,918 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 110,696 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 104,297 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 101,021 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint front link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 93,131 miles

front brake wear indicator wire loose

Pass 31 Jul 2015 86,618 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 79,917 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 74,504 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,960 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has small metal object in centre tread

nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage balljoint has slight wear

neraside rear suspension bush has slight wear

offside rear anti-roll bar linkage balljoint has slight wear

offside rear suspension bush has slight wear

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,020 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,001 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,539 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,495 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 48,443 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,962 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 29,406 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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LO51 FDJ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 LO51 FDJ, 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 LO51 FDJ registered?

LO51 FDJ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is LO51 FDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO51 FDJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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