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PJ52 EDK

2002 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,534 mi
Last recorded134,534 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 EDK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 134,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fornt to rear at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 134,534 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative stick broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fornt to rear at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 125,940 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 125,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper have market (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 118,249 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 118,249 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 111,887 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 111,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 109,312 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 104,536 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 104,536 miles

Nearside Rear 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 May 2013 99,114 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 98,251 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 91,892 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 91,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 82,348 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 82,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 76,490 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 76,490 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,177 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 62,937 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 55,727 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 42,136 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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PJ52 EDK is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PJ52 EDK, 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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PJ52 EDK is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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