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HY52 EFB

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,787 mi
Last recorded124,787 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 EFB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 124,787 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 105,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 95,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 88,300 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,200 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,650 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 74,152 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 74,152 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,507 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 64,075 miles

traction lamp on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,326 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 52,910 miles

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

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

offside and nearside brake disc's soon need replaceing

Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,522 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 47,500 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,286 miles

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

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

parking brake not holding on offside rear

Fail 19 Jun 2008 42,286 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake not holding on offside rear

Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,772 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,461 miles

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

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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HY52 EFB is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY52 EFB, 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 HY52 EFB registered?

HY52 EFB is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is HY52 EFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY52 EFB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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