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SM02 LCJ

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

110,194 mi
Last recorded110,194 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 LCJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 110,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 108,375 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm and bald on inner edges.

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 105,421 miles

rear tyres on 3mm.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 101,060 miles

O/s/r metal brake pipe started to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,509 miles

Front tyres on 3.0mm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,913 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 84,591 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 78,856 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,561 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,021 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,203 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,165 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 54,767 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 54,746 miles

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

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

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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SM02 LCJ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SM02 LCJ, 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 SM02 LCJ registered?

SM02 LCJ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is SM02 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 LCJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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