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GY02 UPM

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,846 mi
Last recorded124,846 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 UPM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 124,846 miles

Fuel Pipes corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 123,079 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 May 2019 119,609 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 115,485 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 110,233 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 110,233 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 May 2016 107,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted unable to test all brake pipes

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 101,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on NSF brake pipe

Pass 19 May 2014 96,128 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 92,731 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 89,607 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 83,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 9 May 2011 83,897 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 17 May 2010 76,844 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 69,450 miles

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 22 May 2008 62,189 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 60,021 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 60,021 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 49,558 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Nov 2005 35,532 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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GY02 UPM is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GY02 UPM, 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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GY02 UPM is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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