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GF52 JWL

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,776 mi
Last recorded145,776 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 JWL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 145,776 miles

Front Brake valve slight discharge of oil (1.1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 125,967 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 124,469 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 124,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2016 121,494 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Nov 2015 113,699 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 113,699 miles

Nearside Rear Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 104,569 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 104,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 91,902 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 84,761 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,734 miles

front brake discs slight wear

nearside front fog lamp broken

rear brake discs slight wear

Fail 20 Oct 2011 77,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs slight wear

nearside front fog lamp broken

rear brake discs slight wear

Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,072 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,347 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,963 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,966 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,031 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 36,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 26,826 miles

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

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

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

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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GF52 JWL is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF52 JWL, 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 GF52 JWL registered?

GF52 JWL is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is GF52 JWL safe to buy?

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