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GL51 XXF

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

212,871 mi
Last recorded212,871 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 XXF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 212,871 miles

bith side indicators showing slight white glow

Fail 30 Jan 2018 212,871 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bith side indicators showing slight white glow

Pass 13 Jan 2017 206,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 206,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 205,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

engine management light on

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2015 204,052 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel cap oil seal perished

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

Slight play in offside steering arm joint

Fail 16 Jan 2015 204,052 miles

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

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

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel cap oil seal perished

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

Slight play in offside steering arm joint

Pass 31 Jan 2014 195,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 184,795 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 173,538 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 173,538 miles

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

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 161,618 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 161,618 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 147,283 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 147,282 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2009 132,778 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 113,777 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 91,387 miles

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

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

rear brake pads in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2006 76,440 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GL51 XXF is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL51 XXF, 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 GL51 XXF registered?

GL51 XXF is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is GL51 XXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 XXF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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