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SR02 LVE

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,884 mi
Last recorded147,884 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR02 LVE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 147,884 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

POOR REPAIR TO EXHAUST

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2018 147,862 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure flange insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted Odd wheel fitted to vehicle. Should not be driven from premises! (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2017 143,871 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 143,851 miles

Headlamp aim too low cannot be adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust joint studs corroded and bracket insecure

Nearside Front inner wheel rim scuffed

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

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

washers poor

Pass 3 Sep 2016 129,424 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 129,424 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 121,626 miles

Offside Front Inner wall damaged

oil cap missing

oil dampness around sump

Fail 1 Sep 2015 121,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

inner wall on o/s front tyre worn

oil cap missing

slight oil dampness around sump

Pass 8 Oct 2014 113,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 105,604 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 100,424 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both wiper blades clearing but slightly split

Pass 15 Jul 2011 92,220 miles

pitting to rear discs

Pass 3 Jul 2010 83,640 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,333 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,331 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 58,706 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 54,605 miles

both front tyres on 4mm

both rear tyres on 3mm

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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SR02 LVE is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SR02 LVE, 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 SR02 LVE registered?

SR02 LVE is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is SR02 LVE safe to buy?

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