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L50 WED

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,665 mi
Last recorded167,665 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 WED
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 167,665 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 154,858 miles

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

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

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

water leakat radiator

Pass 28 Feb 2015 138,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 138,580 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 121,604 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 121,604 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 120,111 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 111,577 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 111,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 93,574 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 93,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 73,010 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,707 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 63,706 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 60,920 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,323 miles

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,095 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 36,095 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,162 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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L50 WED is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,444 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L50 WED, 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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L50 WED is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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