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NJ52 NFP

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,580 mi
Last recorded148,580 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 NFP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 148,580 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 141,185 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 130,721 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 120,277 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 107,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 107,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 97,286 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake discs slightly worn

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)

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2012 97,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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)

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2011 85,785 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 78,557 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 63,733 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 51,915 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 37,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,042 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 NFP is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NFP, 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 NFP registered?

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

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