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PY52 SHV

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

66,409 mi
Last recorded66,409 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 SHV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 66,409 miles

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

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread stickers on top corners (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 66,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking steering rack leaking from both gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread stickers on top corners (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 63,209 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 59,939 miles

Abnormal noise from inside O/s rear brake when wheel spun.

Both front wiper blades poor.

N/s rear tyre worn to legal limit.

O/s rear tyre worn very close to legal limit.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 58,658 miles

Front both tyres walls deteriating

both front wiper blades poor

drivers door mirror slightly loose

n/s rear tyre worn to legal limits

o/s rear tyre wearing close to legal limits

rear bumper damaged

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 1 Dec 2016 58,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front wiper blades poor

drivers door mirror slightly loose

n/s front and o/s rear brake pad wear sensors not fitted to brake pads. Brake wear warning lamp illuminated

n/s rear tyre worn to legal limits

o/s rear tyre wearing close to legal limits

rear bumper damaged

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,837 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 56,791 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 54,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2013 54,189 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,481 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,465 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 49,465 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 46,993 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,052 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,368 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,151 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 23,744 miles

All tyres begining to crack and perish in between tread.

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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PY52 SHV is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver 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 PY52 SHV, 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 PY52 SHV registered?

PY52 SHV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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