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NM02 EFS

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,809 mi
Last recorded145,809 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM02 EFS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 145,809 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 143,385 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2017 136,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cond of both rear cv boots

heavy rust on fuel lines

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 125,774 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rust on front brake pipes

Fail 6 Oct 2016 125,657 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rust on front brake pipes

Pass 16 Oct 2015 112,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner

slight dampness of oil around lower engine components

unable to fully check some components due to undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2015 112,716 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner

slight dampness of oil around lower engine components

unable to fully check some components due to undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 100,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 100,304 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,186 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,719 miles

n/s/f anti/roll link worn

n/s/r lower suspension arm bush worn

Fail 6 Oct 2012 67,554 miles

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

n/s/f anti/roll link worn

n/s/r lower suspension arm bush worn

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2011 48,869 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 20 Oct 2010 34,612 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,563 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,927 miles

both front tyres cracking.

front and rear brake discs deteriating.

unable to fully check under car due to covers.

Fail 13 Mar 2009 27,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres cracking.

front and rear brake discs deteriating.

unable to fully check under car due to covers.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,441 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,867 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,858 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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NM02 EFS is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NM02 EFS, 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 NM02 EFS registered?

NM02 EFS is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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