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M14 NBE

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

92,203 mi
Last recorded92,203 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 NBE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 92,203 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 90,351 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 86,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 84,723 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 84,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 82,285 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 78,875 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 71,760 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 65,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 59,672 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,959 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 49,216 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 43,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 39,409 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007

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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M14 NBE is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M14 NBE, 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 M14 NBE registered?

M14 NBE is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is M14 NBE safe to buy?

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