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LS02 HXG

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,077 mi
Last recorded149,077 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 HXG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 149,077 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 149,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 137,493 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 137,445 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 130,682 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint o/s and n/s front tie bar inner large rubber bushes(hub to body). (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer edge of tyre. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer edge of tyre. ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 130,682 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint o/s and n/s front tie bar inner large rubber bushes(hub to body). (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer edge of tyre. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer edge of tyre. ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 128,321 miles

Engine light on

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 128,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Mar 2014 126,459 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 120,090 miles

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

eml light on

fuel filler cap seal has multiple cracks

nsr tyre down to 2mm

Pass 20 Mar 2012 112,960 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 110,334 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 110,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 109,443 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 107,806 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 107,272 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 107,270 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 103,710 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 93,244 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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LS02 HXG is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HXG, 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 LS02 HXG registered?

LS02 HXG is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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