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BV52 NGN

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,730 mi
Last recorded108,730 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 NGN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 108,730 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 108,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres 2-3mm close to minimum tread depth 1.6mm

front no. plate insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2011 103,580 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

nearside sill damaged

oil leaks

park brake aplication uneven

play in both rear antiroll bar links

rear pads worn very low

slight play in nearside rear ball joint

traction control lamp on

Fail 21 Oct 2011 103,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside sill damaged

oil leaks

park brake aplication uneven

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn low

play in both rear antiroll bar links

rear pads worn very low

slight play in nearside rear ball joint

traction control lamp on

Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,108 miles

damage to nearside of car

dsc light on

Fail 8 Oct 2010 95,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to nearside of car

dsc light on

Pass 17 Nov 2009 85,963 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 73,874 miles

danage to nearside and front of car

petrol cap is poor to engage closed position

rear number plate is poor

Pass 11 Oct 2007 61,736 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 51,916 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 51,897 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NGN is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV52 NGN, 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 BV52 NGN registered?

BV52 NGN is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BV52 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 NGN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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