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NY51 HYS

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,292 mi
Last recorded160,292 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 HYS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 160,292 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 156,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear parking brake need service or repair

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 156,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear parking brake need service or repair

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 152,774 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 149,177 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

OIL Leaks

Pass 1 Oct 2014 146,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 1 Oct 2014 146,044 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 142,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 138,273 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2012 138,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

oil leaks

Pass 20 Sep 2011 132,670 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 127,719 miles

Both Side Front Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge..

Fail 16 Sep 2010 127,719 miles

Both Side Front Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge..

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 124,026 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 124,026 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Feb 2008 116,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 116,432 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 110,233 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 110,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2006 105,675 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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NY51 HYS is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NY51 HYS, 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 NY51 HYS registered?

NY51 HYS is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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