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WD02 LYK

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,855 mi
Last recorded144,855 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD02 LYK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 144,855 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise : rear handbrake performance slightly low, may require adjustment

advise : under body surface corrosion

Pass 28 May 2020 129,845 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 16 May 2019 106,284 miles

advise : nearside front brake slightly binding

advise : rear suspension bushes slightly noisey ( dry bushes)

Fail 16 May 2019 106,284 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

advise : nearside front brake slightly binding

advise : rear suspension bushes slightly noisey ( dry bushes)

Pass 23 May 2018 91,278 miles

advise : nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 26 May 2017 86,452 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 79,990 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 75,540 miles

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

advise both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 May 2014 70,723 miles

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

advise rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 66,392 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 66,392 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 63,098 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 62,307 miles

Very slight play in NSR antiroll bar drop link

Pass 26 May 2010 58,877 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 52,765 miles

Inside of front brake discs poor

slight pitting on surface of rear brake discs

Pass 19 May 2008 49,982 miles

FRONT TYRES BALD ON EDGES

INNER SIDES OF FRONT DISC BRAKES RUSTED

N/S REAR TYRE 3MM .ALSO HAS DEEP CUT IN TREAD

O/S REAR DISC PITTED

O/S REAR TYRE 2.8MM .ALSO CRACKING IN TREAD

Pass 16 May 2007 45,601 miles

front inner pads look to be starting to wear low

front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

inner sides of front discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2006 43,687 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

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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WD02 LYK is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WD02 LYK, 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 WD02 LYK registered?

WD02 LYK is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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