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BV52 AEL

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,599 mi
Last recorded101,599 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 AEL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 101,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2018 101,583 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 97,107 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded from fuel tank

Fail 4 Jul 2017 97,107 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded from fuel tank

Pass 2 Jul 2016 91,503 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 91,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick advise discs to be replaced with pads both discs heavily lipped (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad warning light on dash

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 81,465 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 78,687 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,645 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 78,645 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,121 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,481 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,710 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,519 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 53,519 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 47,590 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 43,725 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,902 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,755 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 37,126 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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BV52 AEL is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BV52 AEL, 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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BV52 AEL is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BV52 AEL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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