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OY52 AEP

2002 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,582 mi
Last recorded232,582 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 AEP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 232,582 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 227,307 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from rear to front ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside outer sills in areas corroded slightly

offside front wing corroded no sharp edges

offside rear inner sills undersealed in areas

oil leak

rear of vehicle general underbody corrosion in areas

under covers fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 4 Dec 2023 220,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

suspect engine mounting worn

Fail 27 Nov 2023 220,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

suspect engine mounting worn

Pass 30 Nov 2022 209,700 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 209,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 199,333 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 199,332 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 193,195 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 29 Oct 2020 193,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 185,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline pipes to rear and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 173,886 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 161,910 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 161,910 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 155,680 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 155,680 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a punchure

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 145,399 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 141,335 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 130,728 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 121,317 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 116,873 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Oct 2010 112,465 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 104,081 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 92,021 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 83,039 miles

chip in windscreen zone b

o/s bumper broken/hanging down

rear brake pads on approx 2/3mm

Fail 1 Nov 2007 83,039 miles

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

chip in windscreen zone b

o/s bumper broken/hanging down

rear brake pads on approx 2/3mm

Pass 3 Nov 2006 74,622 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 52,555 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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OY52 AEP is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 OY52 AEP, 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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OY52 AEP is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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