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DY52 JWX

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,722 mi
Last recorded164,722 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 JWX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 164,722 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 159,486 miles

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

both front brake discs back plate loose.

both front shock absorbers weak.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 152,784 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 152,668 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 145,168 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 145,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 142,164 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 142,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 137,000 miles

headlamp aim slightly low.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 136,990 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

headlamp aim slightly low.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 130,501 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 123,525 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 123,532 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 120,081 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 111,795 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 98,747 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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DY52 JWX is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY52 JWX, 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 DY52 JWX registered?

DY52 JWX is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for DY52 JWX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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