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ND52 BMY

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,799 mi
Last recorded106,799 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND52 BMY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 106,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf/osr (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 105,781 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and near fuel tank all marked in (yellow) (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf/osr (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 103,400 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 97,234 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,849 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 67,233 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 62,584 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,934 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,602 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,823 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,231 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,232 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,136 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,440 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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ND52 BMY is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ND52 BMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ND52 BMY?

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What year was ND52 BMY registered?

ND52 BMY is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is ND52 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND52 BMY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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