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GJ52 YJP

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,752 mi
Last recorded117,752 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 YJP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 117,752 miles

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

Offside & nearside front tyres worn outer edges

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 117,392 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (5.4.2)

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

Offside & nearside front tyres worn outer edges

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 112,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 109,417 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 109,417 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 106,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 101,747 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 93,816 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 93,795 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 86,363 miles

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

under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2009 86,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,704 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 78,695 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,249 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 65,323 miles

brake warning light on,pads and fluid ok,sugest investigate.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 56,237 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 55,967 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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GJ52 YJP is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ52 YJP, 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 GJ52 YJP registered?

GJ52 YJP is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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