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BT51 ZTY

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,036 mi
Last recorded67,036 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 ZTY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 67,036 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 61,140 miles

REAR PARK BRAKE EFFICINCY SLIGHT LOW EFFORT

Fail 18 Nov 2008 56,042 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,042 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,658 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 44,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 35,730 miles

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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BT51 ZTY is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT51 ZTY, 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 BT51 ZTY registered?

BT51 ZTY is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 5 February 2002.

Is BT51 ZTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 ZTY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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