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HG51 YNK

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,530 mi
Last recorded107,530 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 YNK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 107,530 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 107,530 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

coolant leak, top bleed valve housing.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 96,964 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

movement front torque/reaction arm inner bushes.

rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 96,964 miles

Offside 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)

front tyres wearing on edges.

movement front torque/reaction arm inner bushes.

rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 84,589 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 76,249 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 67,180 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 58,912 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 51,672 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 44,205 miles

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

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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HG51 YNK is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG51 YNK, 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

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What year was HG51 YNK registered?

HG51 YNK is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is HG51 YNK safe to buy?

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