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EY52 CDZ

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,747 mi
Last recorded116,747 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 CDZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 116,747 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

areas of corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside and nearside headlight lenses starting to deteriorate and affect beam patterns

offside and nearside headlight reflectors loose

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to inner rim of nearside rear wheel

Fail 14 Mar 2019 116,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

areas of corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside and nearside headlight lenses starting to deteriorate and affect beam patterns

offside and nearside headlight reflectors loose

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to inner rim of nearside rear wheel

Pass 9 Mar 2018 114,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind kat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded starting to corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 114,678 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind kat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded starting to corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 111,118 miles

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 111,097 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's airbag obviously defective Warning lamp illuminated (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake performance not tested Due to serious fluid leak N/S/R (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Pipe fractured during brake pressure check (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 108,308 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 112,839 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes have been greased

Fail 20 Nov 2014 105,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes have been greased

Pass 12 Jun 2014 103,441 miles

all brake pipes have been gresed

Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,436 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust silencer heat sheild insecure

fuel pipes slightly corroded nearside chassis

power steering pipe bracket broken rear lower engine area

Pass 12 Jun 2012 96,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased up.

cracking on offside rear tyre.

offside front tyre cut on sidewall.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 90,951 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,984 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear discs worn and pitting.

slight binding on rear brakes.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,822 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 79,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 72,360 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 62,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 14 Jun 2006 56,458 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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EY52 CDZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,444 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EY52 CDZ, 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 EY52 CDZ registered?

EY52 CDZ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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