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LX02 CZN

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,445 mi
Last recorded118,445 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 CZN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 118,445 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 114,506 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 108,335 miles

Engine oil leak.

Fuel pipe corroded.

Fail 22 Jun 2018 108,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

All brake discs are corroded

Engine Oil Leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 108,002 miles

nearside wiper has small split

Pass 14 Dec 2015 104,595 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 100,047 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2014 100,047 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 95,655 miles

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

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

small cuts in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2012 90,270 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 90,270 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 84,179 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 78,100 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 78,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 72,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 72,332 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 64,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,671 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 43,582 miles

Offside Rear 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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LX02 CZN is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,444 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LX02 CZN, 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 LX02 CZN registered?

LX02 CZN is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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