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NH52 GXZ

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,096 mi
Last recorded105,096 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH52 GXZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 105,096 miles

Offside Front Bumper slightly insecure

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 105,092 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper slightly insecure

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

Pass 11 May 2021 100,008 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 94,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Wearing thin ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 89,717 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 79,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 79,441 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 76,027 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 76,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 75,060 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 75,055 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted not allowing to inspect adult seat belt

engine covered/under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 72,767 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,209 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,149 miles

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

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

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

cut in offside front tyre wall

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,604 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,911 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 46,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,800 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,905 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 40,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,627 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,008 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 29,008 miles

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

both front tyres tread cracking.

Pass 14 Nov 2005 22,883 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 22,879 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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NH52 GXZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NH52 GXZ, 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

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What year was NH52 GXZ registered?

NH52 GXZ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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