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LV52 OHH

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,292 mi
Last recorded133,292 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 OHH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2020 133,292 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

slight damage to wind screen

Pass 30 Aug 2019 132,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Sill showing showing signs of corrosion

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 132,094 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Radiator leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Sill showing showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 129,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Sill Showing corrosion

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

Rear Both brake hoses perished

Fail 12 Sep 2018 129,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Sill Showing corrosion

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

Rear Both brake hoses perished

Pass 15 Sep 2017 126,218 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 126,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 120,358 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Outer sill has slight corrosion

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 120,358 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear toe arm (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer sill has slight corrosion

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 113,528 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 113,528 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both rear tyres wearing low

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 106,548 miles

wiper damage to wind screen out side swept area, and not obstructing view

Pass 16 Sep 2013 100,450 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 93,420 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 93,416 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 87,275 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,987 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 79,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 67,506 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,933 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 45,399 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2006 45,366 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

chips in windscreen

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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LV52 OHH is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LV52 OHH, 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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LV52 OHH is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is LV52 OHH safe to buy?

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