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SH52 LYY

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,968 mi
Last recorded80,968 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 LYY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 80,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 80,968 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 80,538 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,783 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 71,783 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,264 miles

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

unable to fully assess brake pipes as coated in grease

Fail 8 Jan 2014 66,263 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

unable to fully assess brake pipes as coated in grease

Pass 18 Jan 2013 58,179 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes as coated in grease

Fail 17 Jan 2013 58,177 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes as coated in grease

Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,562 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,296 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 39,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,512 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,691 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 31,689 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 30,780 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 25,708 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 20,987 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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SH52 LYY is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH52 LYY, 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 SH52 LYY registered?

SH52 LYY is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is SH52 LYY safe to buy?

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