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EA52 DHZ

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,263 mi
Last recorded73,263 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 DHZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 73,263 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 73,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 70,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Fail 15 Jan 2019 70,205 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to Eml on and engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 6 Feb 2018 66,767 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 66,733 miles

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

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

MIL light on

Pass 9 Jan 2017 62,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust backbox loose

Pass 26 Jan 2016 59,321 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,510 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 56,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,416 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 55,416 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,140 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 50,241 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,365 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 47,365 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 44,879 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 44,875 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,402 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,207 miles

offside rear tyre wearing around inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,192 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

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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EA52 DHZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA52 DHZ, 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 EA52 DHZ registered?

EA52 DHZ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is EA52 DHZ safe to buy?

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