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LS02 ZYU

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,153 mi
Last recorded96,153 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 96,153 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 95,537 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 92,803 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 92,803 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 91,121 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 91,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,682 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 85,418 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,299 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 74,860 miles

slight corrosion to front brakes , surface corrosion to exhaust , damage to front lower valance , suspension bushes worn & flexing under load , o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly , surface corrosion to various brake pipes , n/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm

Fail 1 Jul 2010 74,860 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion to front brakes , surface corrosion to exhaust , damage to front lower valance , suspension bushes worn & flexing under load , o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly , surface corrosion to various brake pipes , n/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm

Pass 3 Nov 2008 73,556 miles

corrosion onbrake discs/ rear tyres close to limit/ o/s/r tyre worn on edges/

Pass 11 Jul 2007 62,232 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 49,101 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZYU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

LS02 ZYU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is LS02 ZYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS02 ZYU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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