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P22 GAH

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,334 mi
Last recorded144,334 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 GAH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 144,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 133,732 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 126,237 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 121,790 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 26 Sep 2014 119,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2013 114,516 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

offside rear lower rose joint has slight play

Fail 29 Aug 2013 114,516 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly perished

offside rear lower rose joint has slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2012 110,451 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 110,451 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front brake back plate broken and fouling disc

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 103,100 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 103,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight leak at n/s/f/ strut assembly

Pass 22 Sep 2010 96,985 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 96,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 90,912 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 81,698 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 69,457 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 58,816 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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P22 GAH is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P22 GAH, 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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P22 GAH is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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