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MK52 GUL

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

179,010 mi
Last recorded179,010 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 GUL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 179,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 171,897 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 163,430 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 156,859 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements but not deep enough to reach the ply

Fail 19 Nov 2015 156,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements but not deep enough to reach the ply

Pass 4 Dec 2014 152,163 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 143,533 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 137,102 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 130,087 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 123,089 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 116,103 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 116,101 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 109,508 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 104,761 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres slight cracked

off side front tyres slight worn iner edge + slight cracked

Fail 11 Dec 2007 104,761 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear tyres slight cracked

off side front tyres slight worn iner edge + slight cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2006 90,154 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 83,156 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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MK52 GUL is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MK52 GUL, 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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MK52 GUL is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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