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NCZ 9510

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,706 mi
Last recorded93,706 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCZ 9510
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 93,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front fog lamp deteriorated

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded at front to centre joints

splash guard missing o/s/f brake disc

Fail 23 Feb 2018 93,499 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)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear at rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure detached from balljoint (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front fog lamp deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded at front to centre joints

splash guard missing o/s/f brake disc

Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,037 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 78,438 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded at joint between cats and centre

Fail 11 Feb 2016 78,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded at joint between cats and centre

Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,481 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 67,946 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,999 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,584 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,198 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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NCZ 9510 is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NCZ 9510, 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 NCZ 9510 registered?

NCZ 9510 is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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