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EF52 JYB

2002 BMW 520

White Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,025 mi
Last recorded90,025 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 JYB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2014 90,025 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 90,025 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 1 Jul 2013 87,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,209 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2012 82,209 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,730 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,958 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 58,605 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 47,041 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 47,041 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres appear underinflated

partial engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

some minor upper bodywork damage, scratches, scuffs, etc.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 45,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres appear underinflated

partial engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

some minor upper bodywork damage, scratches, scuffs, etc.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,300 miles

O/S/F tyre worn outside edge and close to legal limit.

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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EF52 JYB is a 2002 BMW 520 in White with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF52 JYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF52 JYB registered?

EF52 JYB is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is EF52 JYB safe to buy?

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