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LV02 EEM

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,659 mi
Last recorded106,659 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 EEM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 106,659 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 106,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 104,442 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 102,736 miles

brake light on dash

Fail 23 Oct 2015 102,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake light on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2014 99,067 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 86,501 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,537 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.Advise replace

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 84,489 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 82,075 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 79,141 miles

air bag light on

nearside front tyre is wearing the outer edge

Fail 4 Aug 2009 79,141 miles

Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

air bag light on

nearside front tyre is wearing the outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 71,519 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 71,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 68,008 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 67,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 61,487 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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LV02 EEM is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV02 EEM, 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 LV02 EEM registered?

LV02 EEM is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is LV02 EEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV02 EEM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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