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EF51 ZNB

2002 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

144,314 mi
Last recorded144,314 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 ZNB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 144,314 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 137,605 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 127,399 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 127,399 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 119,019 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 108,001 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 90,311 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 87,210 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,308 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 829,985 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 81,089 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,440 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 75,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 73,506 miles

advise o/s rear tyre wearing low.

advise slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack arms.

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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EF51 ZNB is a 2002 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EF51 ZNB, 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 EF51 ZNB registered?

EF51 ZNB is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is EF51 ZNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 ZNB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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