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LS52 YBF

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,432 mi
Last recorded155,432 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 155,432 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 155,432 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 148,382 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 148,321 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 130,937 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 117,903 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 108,537 miles

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges

emissions only just passed

engine warning light on

front brake disc getting low

fuel cap seal perished

rear brake pads getting low

slight movement in lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 21 Dec 2012 98,400 miles

Bonnet safety catch seems stiff.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 90,602 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap light cracks

rear discs light scores

sill covers

wipres leaving lines

Pass 24 Jan 2011 86,437 miles

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

plastic covers under vechile

wipers leaving lines

Pass 22 Jul 2009 72,152 miles

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

advies plastic covers over outer sills

advies small stone chipes in windsreen

Pass 14 Aug 2008 65,289 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 52,980 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 52,980 miles

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

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

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

Park brake effort low - At minimum required for MOT

Pass 13 Sep 2005 39,326 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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LS52 YBF is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LS52 YBF, 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 LS52 YBF registered?

LS52 YBF is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is LS52 YBF safe to buy?

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