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HF52 UFT

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,426 mi
Last recorded143,426 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 UFT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 143,426 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 143,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

EML warning lamp indicates a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipes on joints (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 136,034 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 133,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 133,903 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jun 2013 132,488 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 132,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 128,931 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

o/s front headlight leveler broken

Fail 10 Jul 2012 128,930 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

o/s front headlight leveler broken

Pass 8 Jul 2011 124,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 119,366 miles

headlamp leval sensor arm broken

Fail 18 Jun 2010 119,059 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

headlamp leval sensor arm broken

Fail 5 Jun 2009 112,685 miles

All tyres getting low on tread.

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/r brake pad warning wire off of pad.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 112,685 miles

All tyres getting low on tread.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s/r brake pad warning wire off of pad.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 104,451 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 98,672 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 94,755 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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HF52 UFT is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HF52 UFT, 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 HF52 UFT registered?

HF52 UFT is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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