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OV52 ZPO

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,532 mi
Last recorded151,532 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 ZPO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 151,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 151,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 151,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes next to fuel tank front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 146,709 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Rear metal brake pipes corroding by fuel tank

Offside Rear slight play wheel bearing

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 146,709 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Rear metal brake pipes corroding by fuel tank

Offside Rear slight play wheel bearing

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 139,030 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 136,895 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 133,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 130,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 130,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 128,434 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 126,471 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 123,660 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 123,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust backbox heat sheild is hanging down

n/s/f tension strut has been cut into

Pass 20 Oct 2009 113,552 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 103,380 miles

O/S/R TYRE ON 3/3/2MM 235/45/17 94Y

Pass 12 Oct 2007 93,971 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 91,841 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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OV52 ZPO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OV52 ZPO, 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 OV52 ZPO registered?

OV52 ZPO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is OV52 ZPO safe to buy?

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