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LS02 YDJ

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,846 mi
Last recorded126,846 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 YDJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 126,846 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 126,844 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 126,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both, (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both, fading (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both, (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both, (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both, (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, transmission, coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

The tester considers a load or other items, boot or door insecurity of a load or other items, would prevent a proper test being carried out - unless the load is secured or removed.

Pass 7 Feb 2025 120,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 120,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 113,363 miles

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

Parking brake at minimum required level.

Fail 5 Jan 2024 113,363 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake at minimum required level.

Pass 22 Dec 2022 110,080 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 106,626 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 103,636 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 102,495 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 99,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 95,907 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 92,161 miles

Offside Front side wall damage

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 99,498 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 86,216 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 81,465 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 77,274 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 72,564 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 67,044 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 67,044 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 61,088 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,967 miles

Engine warning light on.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Dec 2007 43,918 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 33,799 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 YDJ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS02 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

LS02 YDJ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is LS02 YDJ safe to buy?

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