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2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,671 mi
Last recorded189,671 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SUV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 189,671 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear anti roll bar links have minimul play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower SILL DAMAGED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect SLIGHT DAMPNESS (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 189,671 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear anti roll bar links have minimul play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low HEADLIGHT JUST IN LIMIT , WILL NOT ADJUST ANY MORE (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower SILL DAMAGED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect SLIGHT DAMPNESS (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 184,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 184,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 170,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive various slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 170,158 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear pin/bush dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive various slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 163,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Om Limit Inside Edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 163,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Om Limit Inside Edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 155,400 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 154,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Around Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Around Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rose Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 140,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 119,478 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 119,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 101,032 miles

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

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Sep 2012 98,455 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 95,873 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 92,454 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 87,602 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 79,312 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 69,559 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 55,696 miles

nearside rear handbrake 109kgs., offside 227kgs.

rear number plate cracked but secure at present

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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AU52 SUV is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU52 SUV, 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 AU52 SUV registered?

AU52 SUV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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