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NJ52 ELH

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,255 mi
Last recorded146,255 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 ELH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 146,255 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake pad sensor damaged / close to braking

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 138,801 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 131,498 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 122,650 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 116,418 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 116,406 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 109,250 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 109,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 107,578 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 104,086 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 96,537 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 89,119 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Dec 2009 81,394 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 74,665 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 65,969 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 55,911 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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NJ52 ELH is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NJ52 ELH, 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 NJ52 ELH registered?

NJ52 ELH is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is NJ52 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ52 ELH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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