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GL02 AYM

2002 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,267 mi
Last recorded135,267 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 AYM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 135,267 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 135,267 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 133,632 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 131,649 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 129,317 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 126,347 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f and n/s/r jacking point block missing

Fail 26 Nov 2021 126,274 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f and n/s/r jacking point block missing

Pass 6 Oct 2020 122,965 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 122,965 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 120,324 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 116,845 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 113,895 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 110,273 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 106,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

O,s,r tyre nail and cracks

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 102,431 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 102,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 94,761 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 90,070 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front wipers juddering / smearing view

engine oil level low

nearside rear oter wall surface tyre damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both front wipers juddering / smearing view

engine oil level low

nearside rear oter wall surface tyre damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2011 87,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both offside front & nearside rear tyres outer wall cracked / splitted / damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2010 84,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 80,450 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 76,857 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 71,672 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 71,672 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 66,534 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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GL02 AYM is a 2002 BMW 520 in Grey 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 GL02 AYM, 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 GL02 AYM registered?

GL02 AYM is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 10 June 2002.

Is GL02 AYM safe to buy?

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