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EN51 UTG

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,004 mi
Last recorded111,004 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 UTG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 111,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disc faces badly corroded advise replacement (3.5.1i)

brake servo action very strong ...spongy pedal but does not creep down with engine off

Fail 17 May 2016 110,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouls droplink on lock (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost suspension arm (note also slight play in ball joint) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disc faces badly corroded advise replacement (3.5.1i)

brake servo action very strong ...spongy pedal but does not creep down with engine off

Pass 7 Apr 2015 109,157 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroding sligfhtly

oil leaks at front and rear of vehicle

osf foglight broken (but recessed)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 108,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks front and resar of vehicle

osf foglight broken (but recessed)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 88,508 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

heat shield over rear exhaust insecure

light corrosion on nearside rear brake disc inner face

light play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link arm bushes

power steering belt cracked/split

Fail 21 Mar 2013 81,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hear shield over rear exhaust insecure

light corrosion on nearside rear brake disc inner face

light play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link arm bushes

power steering belt cracked/split

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,933 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,480 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 73,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,070 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 62,606 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 62,578 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,843 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,202 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 39,331 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 37,431 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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EN51 UTG is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EN51 UTG, 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 EN51 UTG registered?

EN51 UTG is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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