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LS52 CDO

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,559 mi
Last recorded93,559 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 CDO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 93,559 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 93,320 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 93,309 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 93,309 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 92,789 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

engine management light on

Pass 23 Dec 2021 91,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2021 91,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2020 89,763 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear heatsheild above rear silencer slightly loose

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2020 89,738 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlamps require buffing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear heatsheild above rear silencer slightly loose

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2019 88,073 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside rear handbrake lagging slightly but still met requirements

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both faded slightly (0.1 (b))

Undertray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 85,915 miles

Noise from fan belt area

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Undertray fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2019 85,912 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Noise from fan belt area

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside front rack boot slightly twisted and perished

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 82,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both wipers split

centre stop lamp inop

rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,502 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

engine cover

fan running all time also noisy

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 73,481 miles

both rear tyres 2mm and perished.

nearside front tyre wearing both edges.

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

oil leak

under tray fitted.

Pass 27 Dec 2014 70,068 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges.

both rear tyres slight cracking on tread.

Pass 27 Dec 2013 64,275 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 64,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,153 miles

exhaust has slight corrosion

front discs slightly lipped

Fail 11 Sep 2012 55,153 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust has slight corrosion

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,189 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,354 miles

advise offsise rear tyre getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,226 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,327 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,161 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 23,161 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 17,015 miles

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

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

slight leak power steering rack boot o/s

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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LS52 CDO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LS52 CDO, 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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LS52 CDO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is LS52 CDO safe to buy?

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