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N6 TOP

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,716 mi
Last recorded86,716 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 TOP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 86,716 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 79,704 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 79,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 79,577 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear hoses showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 76,312 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 72,168 miles

Nearside Rear damage to outer sill

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine and gearbox oil leaks

signs of a coolent leak from radiator

Fail 10 Mar 2023 72,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear damage to outer sill

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine and gearbox oil leaks

signs of a coolent leak from radiator

Pass 18 Mar 2022 68,133 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 64,326 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine has a oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

nearside reverse light is not working

Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,894 miles

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,482 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

gearbox has a slight oil leak

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge and it has a nail in

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,472 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,842 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 22 Mar 2017 52,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

eml light on

oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Mar 2017 52,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer gator split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust. (1.8)

Oil leak engine / gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,317 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres perishing in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 46,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 40,168 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,030 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perishing and cracking across tread area

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 37,030 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perishing and cracking across tread area

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,482 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,482 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,795 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,196 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 19,759 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 16,373 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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N6 TOP is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N6 TOP, 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 N6 TOP registered?

N6 TOP is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is N6 TOP safe to buy?

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