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LS02 JCZ

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,249 mi
Last recorded172,249 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 172,249 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 172,249 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 172,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 169,522 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 167,376 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 160,562 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 160,509 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 151,846 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 151,844 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 145,764 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 134,251 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 134,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 126,220 miles

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 121,587 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 103,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 84,704 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 84,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 70,633 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 58,840 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 46,398 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 JCZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JCZ, 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 JCZ registered?

LS02 JCZ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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