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GU52 BYN

2002 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,637 mi
Last recorded170,637 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 BYN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 170,637 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 162,017 miles

both fan belts worn bad

o/s/f brake disc back plate worn

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

Fail 10 May 2012 162,017 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both fan belts worn bad

o/s/f brake disc back plate worn

Pass 22 Feb 2011 146,408 miles

cracks in windsreen,slight wear on tyre edges

Fail 3 Dec 2009 127,766 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges\slight play detected at styeering wheel\front brake pads wearing thin front discs wearing

Pass 3 Dec 2009 127,766 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges\slight play detected at styeering wheel\front brake pads wearing thin front discs wearing

Pass 17 Nov 2008 105,200 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 91,284 miles

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components showing general age and wear.

Exhaust system showing surface corrosion.

Front and rear discs lipped.

Fail 28 Sep 2007 91,111 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components showing general age and wear.

Exhaust system showing surface corrosion.

Front and rear discs lipped.

Pass 30 Sep 2006 70,183 miles

chip in windscreen

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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GU52 BYN is a 2002 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU52 BYN, 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

How do I check the history of GU52 BYN?

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What year was GU52 BYN registered?

GU52 BYN is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is GU52 BYN safe to buy?

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