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LS02 FEP

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,026 mi
Last recorded89,026 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 FEP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,026 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 89,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,618 miles

near side and off side rear tyres deteriation

Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,551 miles

near side and off side rear brake discs surface corrosion

near side and off side rear tyres outer side walls cracks

Fail 10 Apr 2014 84,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

centre rear stop lamp not working

engine light on dash

near side and off side rear brake discs surface corrosion

near side and off side rear tyres outer side walls cracks

Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,923 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 81,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre:- cracking on outer sidewall.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 81,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre:- cracking on outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,106 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 79,106 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 76,325 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 76,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 74,436 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 74,436 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 68,130 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 68,130 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 59,157 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 59,157 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

centre rear brakre light not working

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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LS02 FEP is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LS02 FEP, 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.

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What year was LS02 FEP registered?

LS02 FEP is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is LS02 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS02 FEP shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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