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NJ02 CYO

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,277 mi
Last recorded123,277 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 CYO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 123,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 123,277 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 99,172 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 89,586 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 89,586 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,140 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,119 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 56,250 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 48,722 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 40,752 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,651 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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NJ02 CYO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NJ02 CYO, 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 NJ02 CYO registered?

NJ02 CYO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is NJ02 CYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ02 CYO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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