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EF52 UUC

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,169 mi
Last recorded75,169 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 UUC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 75,169 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 71,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2014 66,174 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,656 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,035 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 2 Nov 2010 54,592 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,402 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 48,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,108 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 34,192 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,195 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 27,183 miles

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

offside rear tyre has small cut.

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 UUC is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF52 UUC, 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

How do I check the history of EF52 UUC?

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What year was EF52 UUC registered?

EF52 UUC is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is EF52 UUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 UUC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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