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EY02 OEM

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

33,975 mi
Last recorded33,975 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 OEM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 33,975 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 33,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2023 32,076 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 32,076 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 31,239 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 29,980 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 29,118 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 27,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 26,396 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2017 25,341 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 24,169 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2016 24,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,635 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

offside rear tyrre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2014 19,671 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 18,913 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 18,004 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 16,335 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 14,959 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 13,894 miles

advise front track control arm bushes slight lateral movement advise front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Mar 2007 12,233 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 9,772 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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EY02 OEM 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 90.5%.

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 EY02 OEM, 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 EY02 OEM registered?

EY02 OEM is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is EY02 OEM safe to buy?

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