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LX52 WEP

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,256 mi
Last recorded78,256 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 WEP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 78,256 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall scuffed,cut and damaged

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

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

handbrake efficiency just met at 17%, parking brake requires attention

Fail 18 Jun 2016 78,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall scuffed,cut and damaged

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

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

handbrake efficiency just met at 17%, parking brake requires attention

Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,820 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 69,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 59,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,624 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 50,795 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

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)

Slight damage to offside outer sill.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 50,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front registration plate crackeds.

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)

Slight damage to offside outer sill.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,322 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,974 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,361 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 37,456 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 31,649 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear tyres wearing low

Fail 27 Jul 2006 31,649 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Rear tyres wearing low

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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LX52 WEP is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LX52 WEP, 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 LX52 WEP registered?

LX52 WEP is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is LX52 WEP safe to buy?

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