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DN52 YCS

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,142 mi
Last recorded110,142 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 YCS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 110,142 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 103,903 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 103,897 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 98,578 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 98,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,148 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 93,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,747 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 88,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,988 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,232 miles

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

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

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,109 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,488 miles

Wiper blades only just meet the minimum required efficiency to pass

Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,265 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 27 Nov 2007 43,817 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 36,915 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 32,841 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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DN52 YCS is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DN52 YCS, 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 DN52 YCS registered?

DN52 YCS is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DN52 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 YCS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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