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2002 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration LM02BPX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 05 Jan 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 158,519 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 158,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
5 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 157,284 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 157,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Power steering component leaking rack seal (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 156,183 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
31 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 156,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 155,307 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
19 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 155,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
6 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 152,224 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 152,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 152,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 148,005 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2021 9 Jun 20263 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 148,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
30 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,297 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 131,856 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 131,856 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
23 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,851 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2018 9 Jun 202618 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2017 9 Jun 202618 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,735 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
17 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 111,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
18 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,231 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,467 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2013 9 Jun 202612 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,614 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
26 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,880 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2011 9 Jun 202619 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,641 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2010 9 Jun 202622 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,139 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2009 9 Jun 20263 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,117 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2008 9 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LM02BPX was registered on 2002-06-21
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