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CN52 NZA

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,082 mi
Last recorded133,082 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 NZA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 133,082 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 133,082 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 132,307 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 131,425 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 131,425 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 129,015 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both sides front shock absorber shrouds broken

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Oct 2016 129,013 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both sides front shock absorber shrouds broken

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Sep 2015 125,744 miles

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

both sides front shock absorber shrouds broken

parking brake only just met requirements

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Sep 2015 125,739 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both sides front shock absorber shrouds broken

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Sep 2014 122,560 miles

rear heat sheild insecure

slight play in nearside rear drop link

Pass 1 Oct 2013 118,765 miles

both front suspension bump stops broken

Pass 5 Oct 2012 115,919 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 115,909 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 112,334 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 112,326 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 108,159 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 98,598 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,746 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 65,105 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,161 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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CN52 NZA is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CN52 NZA, 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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CN52 NZA is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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