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EY52 YFO

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,651 mi
Last recorded155,651 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 155,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 147,041 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 144,169 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2024 144,169 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2023 136,802 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 126,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 125,741 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 115,003 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 110,821 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 104,336 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 104,333 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 98,261 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 98,261 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 90,506 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner wall cut

Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,685 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 78,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 78,030 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,654 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,825 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,810 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 59,075 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 59,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,465 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 47,776 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 43,701 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 39,023 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 YFO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EY52 YFO, 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 EY52 YFO registered?

EY52 YFO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is EY52 YFO safe to buy?

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