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ML52 MWG

2002 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

361,946 mi
Last recorded361,946 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 MWG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 361,946 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 361,863 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 355,391 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 355,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little or low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 348,424 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 344,821 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 344,821 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened front bushes (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened front bushes (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front mark in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 334,418 miles

brake discs distorted.

inner edge of o/s rear tyre worn down.

rear diff leaking.

slight wear in o/s front lower rear suspension arm rubber bush.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 334,351 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake discs distorted.

inner edge of o/s rear tyre worn down.

rear diff leaking.

slight wear in o/s front lower rear suspension arm rubber bush.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 317,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 317,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 294,245 miles

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

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

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

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

inner edge of o/s rear tyre worn smooth.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 269,196 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 269,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 244,796 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight corrosion in metal brake pipes along chassis to o/s and n/s rear brake hoses.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 216,653 miles

Offside Inner Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 191,832 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 191,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2008 160,409 miles

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)

slight damage to glass on driver's door mirror.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 116,565 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 86,989 miles

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

Offside 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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ML52 MWG is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML52 MWG, 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 ML52 MWG registered?

ML52 MWG is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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