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NY52 GWD

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,568 mi
Last recorded75,568 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 GWD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 75,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges slighty wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 75,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges slighty wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,567 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall slightly perrished

Pass 4 Dec 2017 53,361 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 53,361 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 53,357 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 53,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,347 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,289 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 53,289 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,682 miles

exhaust catbox section joint to middle section joint has rusty flake/corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 42,845 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,873 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,937 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,898 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,900 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,645 miles

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

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

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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NY52 GWD is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NY52 GWD, 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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NY52 GWD is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is NY52 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY52 GWD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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