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LV52 UMO

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,353 mi
Last recorded113,353 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 UMO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2016 113,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2015 107,820 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 99,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 92,724 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 92,724 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 82,454 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 74,119 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 66,481 miles

Nearside rear suspension bellow slightly perished.

Offside rear suspension bellow slightly perished.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,122 miles

Centre stop lamp has has parts not working.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,357 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2007 43,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 43,514 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,244 miles

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

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 UMO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LV52 UMO, 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 LV52 UMO registered?

LV52 UMO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is LV52 UMO safe to buy?

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