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LT52 JXZ

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,490 mi
Last recorded174,490 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 JXZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 174,490 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 165,940 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 152,012 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 152,012 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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 130,437 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 111,521 miles

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

front tyres nearing wear bars

Fail 16 Mar 2012 111,521 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front tyres nearing wear bars

Pass 18 Mar 2011 90,114 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 74,054 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,512 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,756 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside park brake noisy

slight judder front brakes

Pass 9 Oct 2006 44,026 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

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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LT52 JXZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LT52 JXZ, 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 LT52 JXZ registered?

LT52 JXZ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is LT52 JXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT52 JXZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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