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FE52 NTD

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,850 mi
Last recorded122,850 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 NTD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2019 122,850 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 109,081 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 104,251 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on limits rear pads low oil leak (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,042 miles

rear top brake light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2013 93,289 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

damage to bodywork

headlight aim on maximum

offside mirror glass discolouring

Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,708 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes corroded

damage to bodywork

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre worn between 2mm and 3mm

slight judder on front brakes

slight oil leaks

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,175 miles

AIR bag light on

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

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

light body damage

Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,046 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 76,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust heatshiled loss

light body damage

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on in ner and outer edges

Pass 20 Aug 2009 68,507 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 60,964 miles

Airbag warning on dash

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

Both front wipers starting to smear

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Low tone horn faulty

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 52,247 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 Aug 2006 45,450 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FE52 NTD is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FE52 NTD, 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 FE52 NTD registered?

FE52 NTD is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FE52 NTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 NTD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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