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PE52 GPO

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,743 mi
Last recorded176,743 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 GPO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 176,743 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 176,743 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 174,672 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 174,688 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 173,147 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 170,539 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 170,399 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 166,210 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 166,210 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 161,383 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 155,449 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 155,447 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 149,310 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 143,301 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 143,301 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 137,595 miles

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO REAR TYRE OUTER WALL

Pass 15 Nov 2012 132,987 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 12,790 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 114,790 miles

slight play to nearside rear anti-roll bar link arm joints

Fail 6 Nov 2010 114,790 miles

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

slight play to nearside rear anti-roll bar link arm joints

Pass 30 Oct 2009 102,048 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Nov 2008 92,679 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 92,679 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 86,331 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 77,618 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 67,628 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 67,627 miles

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

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)

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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PE52 GPO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE52 GPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE52 GPO registered?

PE52 GPO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is PE52 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE52 GPO shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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