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HY02 NYH

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,850 mi
Last recorded149,850 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 NYH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 149,850 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 149,850 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 142,930 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 136,092 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 136,051 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 127,061 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 127,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2006 119,292 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 119,292 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f pollen fillter housing brocken, n/s/mirror glass signs of distortion, slight leak from both steering rack boots, o/s/r tyre worn low, fuel filler cap rubber starting to split, slight damage to front screen

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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HY02 NYH is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HY02 NYH, 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 HY02 NYH registered?

HY02 NYH is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is HY02 NYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY02 NYH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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