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DF51 MUE

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

117,905 mi
Last recorded117,905 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 MUE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2025 117,905 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator illuminates when position lights switched on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2024 112,110 miles

Both headlights deteriorated, advise polishing to improve light output and quality

Both sills corroded and holed at the rear by jacking points

Drivers seat adjustment very stiff, advise fixing

Fail 30 Jan 2024 112,110 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both headlights deteriorated, advise polishing to improve light output and quality

Both sills corroded and holed at the rear by jacking points

Drivers seat adjustment very stiff, advise fixing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 106,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

trays and covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2022 100,735 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2022 100,732 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Engine light on

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Oil pressure light flickering, advise fixing

Pass 27 Jan 2021 94,528 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,432 miles

Drivers seat very stiff to move as required, initially thought it was seized, advise treating

Pass 14 Jan 2019 83,197 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2019 83,197 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (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))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 77,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside and nearside front tyre treads cracking perrishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 77,847 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside and nearside at fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside and nearside front tyre treads cracking perrishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 73,606 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 73,606 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,851 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 68,850 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 65,463 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,826 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 49,945 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,891 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,343 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,186 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 30,328 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 24,995 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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DF51 MUE is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DF51 MUE, 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 DF51 MUE registered?

DF51 MUE is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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